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‘He came up big for them’: Shesterkin otherworldly as Maple Leafs fall to Rangers

The 28-year-old helped his team to a 4-1 win Saturday night, turning aside 34 of the 35 shots the home side poured on him.

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Published: 6 months ago

Berube says Maple Leafs have ‘business-like’ mindset ahead of Game 4

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses his team’s mood ahead of Saturday’s potential series sweep against the Ottawa Senators.

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Published: 1 week ago

Leafs practice notes: Max Pacioretty remains in lineup for Game 4 vs. Senators

Max Pacioretty will likely remain in the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they look to close out their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. Pacioretty was inserted into the lineup for Game 3, taking Nick Robertson’s place. The 36-ye

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Killer Instinct Starts at the Faceoff Dot

For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, the moment felt eerily familiar. Exactly two years ago (almost to the day), Morgan Rielly scored a sudden overtime winner against the Tampa Bay Lightning…

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Published: 1 week ago

Jake Sanderson may be winning his minutes, but the Senators are nowhere close to the Leafs

Jake Sanderson is one of the ascending stars in the NHL, and he’s arguably the most important player for the Ottawa Senators. Sanderson’s world-class skating ability allows him to facilitate exits with ease, and he played the 13th-most minutes of

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Published: 1 week ago

Senators’ Green focused on ‘playing our best game’ in must-win matchup

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green discusses his team’s mindset after losing the first three games of their Round 1 series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, why they’re excited to play, and the areas they need to focus on.

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Published: 1 week ago

A Craig Berube evolution of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Let’s take a walk down memory lane. We’re in overtime. 14:15 to go in the frame.  Dougie Hamilton sends a clean pass from the Bruins’ blueline straight to Patrice Bergeron, bypassing Toronto’s one–two–two setup. Toronto Maple Leafs’ de

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Published: 1 week ago

Brad Treliving deserves a ton of credit for restructuring Maple Leafs’ roster

Brad Treliving has his fingerprints all over this Toronto Maple Leafs roster, and they’ve quickly become a Stanley Cup Playoff powerhouse. The Maple Leafs’ general manager hasn’t even been on the job for two years, and it feels like this Leafsâ

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Published: 1 week ago

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a different team this year thanks to their defence corps

I have to admit it. I like Berube-style hockey.  While the slow, defence-focused hockey might have been more boring to watch, the results speak for themselves. Gone are the days of the hero play, the stretch pass, and the defensive meltdowns. The To

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Published: 1 week ago

Marner, Matthews & the Maple Leafs’ Chemistry Doesn’t Just Happen

Years from now, Toronto Maple Leafs fans may look back on this era and wonder if they were witnessing the golden age of their team. A Stanley Cup is still…

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Published: 1 week ago

History provides hope for Senators team on the ropes

Trailing 3-0 in its first-round series, Ottawa faces an uphill battle against Toronto. But from the 1942 Maple Leafs to the 2010 Flyers, history shows the Senators aren’t out of it just yet.

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Fourth Line Playing Pivotal Role in Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators in their first-round match-up. While much is due to the offensive production from the star players,…

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Published: 1 week ago

Despite Alex Steeves’ two late goals, Toronto Marlies on brink of elimination after OT defeat in Cleveland

“For the most part, I thought we defended extremely well, but when our breakdowns happen, it’s usually from turnovers, and then guys are just scrambling. It’s something we have to look at and have to clean up if we want to continue in the playo

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Published: 1 week ago