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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

Top Shelf: How will playoffs impact Marner's future? Can Matthews catch Ovi?

Top Shelf, theScore's flagship hockey show, takes a weekly deep dive into the hottest topics and contentious debates in the NHL and beyond.Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. Episodes drop every Tuesday.Hosts Aidan

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Matthews Not Focused on Chasing Ovechkin’s Goal Record

Washington Capitals’ superstar forward, Alex Ovechkin, recently finished his chase for greatness when he scored the 895th goal of his career, passing Wayne Gretzky and becoming the NHL’s all-time leader…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Berube on Maple Leafs’ playoff readiness: ‘I think they’re close’

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses how close his team is to playoff-ready hockey and why he’s focused more on his players’ performance than how they match up against their opponents.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Panthers – 04/08/25

The Florida Panthers welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs to Amerant Bank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  MAPLE LEAFS (47-25-4)…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Are the Panthers Tanking to Set up a Playoff Matchup With the Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs might be leading the Atlantic Division, but according to TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette, they could be walking right into a trap. During Sunday’s “NHL on TNT”…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Craig Berube on Mitch Marner closing in on 100 points: “It’s like a guy scoring 50 goals… It means a lot to the individual, our team, and the organization”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game in Florida, head coach Craig Berube discussed the final game of the regular season against the Panthers and Mitch Marner’s pursuit of the 100-point milestone. Morning Skate Lines – Apr. 8 Lines at Leafs skate Knies – M

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Paul Maurice on Anthony Stolarz’s time in Florida before signing with the Leafs: “We would’ve loved to have kept him… We loved the guy”

Ahead of the final Maple Leafs vs. Panthers game of the regular season, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice discussed his expectations for the game, the status of his injured players, and his experience coaching now-Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz in Flori

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Published: 3 weeks ago

It’s important for the Leafs to demonstrate confidence in both their goalies: Leafs Morning Take

The stretch drive to the Stanley Cup Playoffs is heating up. At this point, it feels like everyone – aside from the Florida Panthers – continues to win in the Atlantic Division. Tampa smothered the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night, which mean

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Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Tavares Won’t Hold Maple Leafs Hostage

In our latest NHL Rumors Shootdown report, despite recent speculation that John Tavares’ resurgence this season might price him out of Toronto, there’s little reason to believe the Maple Leafs…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll projected to start vs. Panthers, no other changes to lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is the projected starting goaltender for Tuesday’s game against the Florida Panthers. Anthony Stolarz received starts in consecutive games for the Maple Leafs, and will almost certainly get the nod for Wed

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Florida Panthers Injury Updates

It’s challenging to think of a team that has dealt with more injuries over the last few weeks than the Florida Panthers. Two weeks ago, the Panthers were the top team in the Atlantic Division. Unfortunately, injuries have limited Florida to a 1-4-1

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Despite past trauma, playing the Panthers in the first round might not be the worst thing

We’re now just six games away from this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, and in accordance, the fanbase is running amuck with speculation and anxiety about who the Toronto Maple Leafs may face in the first round. Now with a four-point lead in the div

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Published: 3 weeks ago