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Leafs-Oilers takeaways: Woll’s electrifying game preserves victory in thrilling track meet

Good teams find their way out and the Toronto Maple Leafs often defied conventional logic with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, but that’s burying the lede in some ways. Joseph Woll made arguably the save of the year, robbing Corey

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Published: 3 months ago

Brian Burke shuts down idea of swapping Stolarz out for Game 6 on Leafs Morning Take

You’d have to be crazy to think Anthony Stolarz shouldn’t start Game 6. At least according to longtime hockey executive Brian Burke. Burke stopped by Leafs Morning Take Wednesday morning in the wake of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-0 loss to the O

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Playoff History Puts Them in Familiar, but Concerning Spot

After the Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a torrid start in their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators going up 3-0, the Senators have reeled off two straight wins…

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Published: 1 week ago

6 candidates to become 1st-time NHL head coaches

The NHL is due for some new blood in the coaching ranks. Veteran head coaches are routinely recycled around the league. There's a chance that's no different this offseason with experienced options, such as Mike Sullivan, Rick Tocchet, Joel Quennevill

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Published: 1 week ago

Is Anthony Stolarz the Maple Leafs' goaltending savior?

The Maple Leafs' recent playoff goaltending history is rough. Have they found a solution? How far can he take them?

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Published: 1 week ago

Pressure mounting: What Leafs need to do in Game 6 to eliminate Sens

The Maple Leafs' record in closeout games since 2018 fell to 1-13 on Tuesday, as the Senators staved off elimination for a second time in four days. The Eastern Conference first-round series, now 3-2 for Toronto, resumes Thursday in Ottawa. Beyon

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs giving off an unfortunate feeling of déjà vu ahead of Game 6 vs. Senators

I’m going to start off with what seems like a revelation, at least in my mind. The Toronto Maple Leafs have talented players, but they don’t have great players. Or at least they aren’t great yet. As we sit here watching the Leafs fail to close

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs lineup card in need of some tinkering for Game 6

Change for the sake of change gets a bad rap. Don’t scorch the earth because change is needed but a gentle acknowledgement that the status quo is failing can be a helpful wakeup call and potential light some fires under the right asses. When it com

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Published: 1 week ago

Do the Toronto Raptors have the pieces for a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade?

Despite being out of the NBA picture for several weeks now, the Toronto Raptors found themselves inserted into the league-wide gossip once again this week. With several storylines circulating the NBA postseason, perhaps none are bigger than the futu

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Published: 1 week ago

Put Up or Shut Up Time for the Maple Leafs’ Stars – MLHS Podcast EP92

In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ two consecutive losses to the Senators, the level of concern that’s justified, the media coverage of the series, Auston Matthews’ play through five games,

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Published: 1 week ago

Panthers oust rival Lightning in five games

The Florida Panthers will now face either the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Published: 1 week ago

Panthers into Round 2 with Battle of Florida triumph over Lightning

The Florida Panthers won 6-3 in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Tampa Bay Lightning to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.The Panthers also dispatched Tampa Bay in five games last year in the first round. The two franchises are now

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Published: 1 week ago

Why do the Maple Leafs’ stars fall short in series-clinching games?

Craig Simpson joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ leadership group, their inability to learn from past failures, and ongoing struggles in series-clinching games.

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Published: 1 week ago