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Craig Berube on inserting Ryan Reaves for Leafs vs. Habs: “It’s a big rivalry… We have to be physical and play a heavy game”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, head coach Craig Berube discussed the decision to dress Ryan Reaves, Philippe Myers’ emergence on the blue line, Simon Benoit sitting out a second straight game, and his favorite memories of games in Montreal

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Published: 3 months ago

NHL isn't issuing suspensions for feisty Toronto Maple Leafs-Ottawa Senators opener

After their first postseason meeting in 21 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators surely made the referees earn their paycheques. In a 6-2 drubbing by Toronto on their home ice at Scotiabank Arena, eight Leafs and 11 Senators found thems

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Published: 4 days ago

Maple Leafs dominate Senators with great team effort in Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs put forth a commanding performance against the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night, beating Ottawa 6–2 and taking a 1–0 lead in the series. Thanks to a great team effort, the Leafs—who lost

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Published: 4 days ago

Around the NHL: Canucks’ Tocchet calls out Pettersson, Flyers’ Ristolainen to miss start of ’25-’26 season, Flames’ Andersson played through broken leg

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun as the NHL begins a two-month stretch of some of the best entertainment in sports. While playoff teams are now finding another gear entering the second season, including the Toronto Maple Leafs in their dominant Ga

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Published: 4 days ago

Game 1 Analysis: A Near-Best Case Scenario for the Maple Leafs

Feels good to win Game 1 of a series for once, eh?  For the first time in three years (and four series), the Toronto Maple Leafs have won Game 1 of a playoff series, and they did it in convincing fashion. After ugly blowouts in their playoff opener

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Published: 4 days ago

Senators head coach Travis Green: Maple Leafs ‘did a good job selling’ penalties in Game 1

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green knows his team needs to be better if they stand any chance of winning a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he also thinks Game 1 had a lot to do with the Maple Leafs selling some calls. Green spoke to re

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Published: 4 days ago

6 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 1: Marner, Matthews, scorching power play lead triumphant win

TORONTO — It was presupposed to be a cagey affair, but the Toronto Maple Leafs imposed their will in a 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario, where the more talented and experienced side ran over the young, ascenda

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Published: 4 days ago

John Tavares highlights physicality, power play, while looking to improve after Game 1 win vs. Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their 2025 Stanley Cup run with a dominant 6-2 performance over the Ottawa Senators. John Tavares was exceptional for the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario, scoring the game-winning goal on the power pl

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Published: 4 days ago

Battle of Ontario: Stars shine for Leafs in convincing Game 1 victory over Senators

Marner had a goal and two assists as the Leafs dumped the Ottawa Senators 6-2 to take Game 1 of their opening-round series — the first playoff Battle of Ontario in more than two decades.

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Published: 4 days ago

Craig Berube credits Maple Leafs keeping emotions in check as key to Game 1 victory

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube highlighted his team’s ability to withstand the physical onslaught as a key to their Game 1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. The fifth instalment of the Battle of Ontario did not disappoint on the

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Published: 4 days ago

2025 Old Guy Without a Cup rankings: John Tavares, Brock Nelson and more

Which players aged 33 or older are playing for their first Stanley Cup this year, and who should we be rooting for the most?

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Published: 4 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off something they haven't done in 26 years

The Toronto Maple Leafs were firing on all cylinders in their Game 1 victory on Sunday night. Taking on the Ottawa Senators in the first Battle of Ontario matchup in the postseason since 2004, Toronto came through with a workmanlike 6-2 victory over

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Published: 4 days ago

Sens coach Travis Green says Toronto Maple Leafs players were ’selling’ calls

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators clearly don’t like each other after just one playoff game. Game 1 was chippy with big hits thrown by both sides. The referees ended up issuing 22 penalties, all of which occurred in the final 40 minutes.

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Published: 4 days ago