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Analyzing the Maple Leaf blue line, and if it’s deep enough to compete for a Stanley Cup

For all intents and purposes, Monday’s signing of Simon Benoit all but fortified the Maple Leafs blue line ahead of training camp next month. Is it deep enough, though? Well, at this point, the jury’s still out on that. Following a flurry of acti

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Maurice expected it but still surprised about Bennett being called a villain

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice responds to the noise surrounding Sam Bennett’s collision with Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz, who was forced to leave Game 1, says he expected it but is still surprised that Bennett’s being named the villain.

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Sam Bennett Breaks Silence on Controversial Hit on Maple Leafs’ Goalie

Florida Panthers star forward Sam Bennett has broken his silence on his controversial hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz. The post Sam Bennett Breaks Silence on Controversial Hit on Maple Leafs’ Goalie appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Panthers centre Sam Bennett denies ill intent on Stolarz hit in Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 1-0 series lead Monday night with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers. But unfortunately, the victory was overshadowed by the loss of goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who left the game midway through the second period after

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Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz Not Yet Ruled Out For Game 2

Anthony Stolarz’s status for Game 2 of the Maple Leafs’ series against the Panthers is uncertain, David Alter of The Hockey News relays from head coach Craig Berube. That’s better news than most everyone was expecting after reports surfaced la

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Maple Leafs, & MacKinnon Pitching Crosby

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is the latest on the injury to Anthony Stolarz, and will Sam Bennett face any supplemental discipline for his hit on the Toronto Maple…

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Panthers’ Bennett comments on hit on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz

Less than 24 hours after the Florida Panthers did not make Sam Bennett available to talk to the media, the forward offered his thoughts Tuesday on the controversial hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz.

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William Nylander is a certified playoff performer for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs won Game 1 5–4 at home against the Florida Panthers to take a 1–0 lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs—led by a three point night from William Nylander. Nylander has been stepping up big time this playoff

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Analytics site gives Toronto Maple Leafs best odds to win Stanley Cup

The Toronto Maple Leafs, by definition, are the closest team to a Stanley Cup right now. Though they’re facing a slight advantage over six other NHL teams by being the only second-round series to have gotten underway thus far, the Leafs took one s

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Analyst Calls Out Sam Bennett For ‘Cheap Shot’ on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz

NHL analyst Justin Bourne of Sportsnet called out Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett for his cheap shot on Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz. The post Analyst Calls Out Sam Bennett For ‘Cheap Shot’ on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz appeared first on Heavy Spor

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Sam Bennett inflicts third head injury in last three playoffs with “hidden punch” move; NHL DoPS continues to drop the ball

The least surprising news in the fallout of the Maple Leafs’ wild Game 1 win over the Panthers came early this morning: Sam Bennett has avoided any Department of Player Safety discipline for his contact with goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who left the

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Panthers’ Bennett will not face discipline for hit on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will not face supplemental discipline for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has learned. 

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The Toronto Maple Leafs win 5–4 against the Florida Panthers in Game 1

Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs has finally arrived. The Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to get revenge against the Florida Panthers for the 4–1 series spanking of a loss in 2023. Hopefully, the Maple Leafs have learned from this series, and t

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