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Marner: Loss to Golden Knights was 'wake-up call'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner recognized the message a 5-2 road defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights sent to him and his team, and he downplayed the notion that three games in four nights was a factor when asked if the schedule caught up wit

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Published: 3 months ago

Panthers’ biggest stars have been quiet against Maple Leafs – but don’t expect that to last

FORT LAUDERDALE –  The Florida Panthers haven’t trailed 2-0 in a series since the 2023 Stanley Cup Final – a matchup the team ultimately lost in five games to the Vegas Golden Knights. But in their past five matchups, they’ve been nearly per

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Craig Berube on Chris Tanev’s league-leading shot blocking: “Our team has really fed off of that side of what he brings night in and night out”

Ahead of Game 3, head coach Craig Berube discussed the challenge he is expecting from the Panthers on the road, the team avoiding the extracurricular activities after whistles in the series, Matthew Knies’ work at the front of the net, and Chris Ta

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Notebook: Laughton enjoying war of words with Marchand

As Brad Marchand chirps at the Maple Leafs in yet another playoff series, he’s found a new combatant in Scott Laughton. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox dives into their verbal battles and more ahead of Friday’s Game 3.

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Paul Maurice on the areas for improvement with the Panthers 2-0 down: “On the road, we scored four and scored three… We expect to win both of those games based on how we play”

Ahead of Game 3, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice discussed returning to home ice, the pressure of going 2-0 down in the series, the quiet Bennett-Tkachuk line through two games, and the Matthews-Barkov matchup. How can the home atmosphere help provi

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Brandon Montour reveals Toronto was a serious consideration in free agency last summer: Leafs Morning Take

The Maple Leafs took care of business at Scotiabank Arena to kick off the series, and now, they need to do the same at Amerant Bank Arena. Speaking of which, that’s where we’re staging Leafs Morning Take through Monday. We kicked off the show by

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Craig Berube praises Chris Tanev’s shot blocking abilities ahead of Game 3 vs. Panthers

Eight games into the playoffs, it’s clear the Toronto Maple Leafs are delivering on being the more physical and aggressive postseason team that was promised under the leadership of tough guy Craig Berube. Heading into Game 3 against the Florida Pan

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Can Leafs show killer instinct in Games 3 and 4 vs. Panthers?

Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk talked about the Leafs-Panthers’ series, and how Toronto has the opportunity to push Florida to the brink on Daily Faceoff Live.

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Published: 4 weeks ago

William Nylander Not Afraid of the Playoff Spotlight

Maple Leafs forward William Nylander does not feel the pressure of the Stanley Cup Playoffs delivering in the big moments for Toronto.

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Toronto Maple Leafs reveal lines for critical Game 3 vs. Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to move one step closer to their ultimate goal on Friday night. They are up 2-0 in their second-round series against the Florida Panthers, and Toronto has a chance to advance as far as they have in the playoffs sin

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Toronto Maple Leafs need Auston Matthews to find another gear in playoffs

As dire as things can seem following the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s hard to find too much to complain about right now. Toronto is without No. 1 goalie Anthony Stolarz after he suffered a head injury in Game 1 against the Florida Panthers, but the t

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Woll projected to start Game 3, Panthers’ Maurice hints at game-time decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is the projected starter for Game 3 against the Florida Panthers. Woll started Game 2 in a 4-3 victory, making 25 saves in the winning effort. Anthony Stolarz did not travel to Florida, and Woll is expected

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Published: 4 weeks ago

How the Leafs are killing the Panthers in transition through two games

The tenor of a series can certainly change quickly and it’s been a pleasant surprise to see the Toronto Maple Leafs win in transition and on the counterattack through the opening two games against the Florida Panthers. It was widely expected to be

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Published: 4 weeks ago