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7 takeaways from Leafs-Rangers: Tavares, Nylander dominate on historic night, playoff lines in focus

At the iconic Madison Square Garden, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have found their optimized line combinations, defeating the New York Rangers 4-3. John Tavares scored twice, becoming the 68th player in NHL history to reach the 1,100-point career mile

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Published: 4 months ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hildeby, Reaves, Berube & Nylander

On a bizarre night, the Toronto Maple Leafs dominated at least two-thirds of this game, outplaying the Columbus Blue Jackets in nearly every department. They generated plenty of chances, had…

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Published: 6 months ago

The Blue Jackets continue to show how legit they are

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to show the rest of the NHL just how good they are, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 Wednesday night, with Adam Fantilli scoring his first career NHL hat trick. The Blue Jackets are now 23-18-7 with 53 points, fo

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Published: 6 months ago

Maple Leafs recall Matt Murray, assign Dennis Hildeby to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that they have assigned goaltender Dennis Hildeby to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) and recalled goaltender Matt Murray. Maple Leafs G Dennis Hildeby has been assigned to the Toro

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Published: 6 months ago

Maple Leafs recall goalie Matt Murray, send Dennis Hildeby to AHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going back to a veteran in the backup goalie spot. Matt Murray will return to the NHL team while Dennis Hildeby is being sent back to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the club announced on Thursday.

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Published: 6 months ago

Three Thoughts: Despite the effort, the Maple Leafs lose 5–1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets

The injury wagon claimed another passenger with Max Pacioretty being the latest Toronto Maple Leaf put on IR. However, the Columbus Blue Jackets were without captain Boone Jenner and Sean Monahan in their latest matchup. Despite the injuries this sea

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Published: 6 months ago

4 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 Loss to the Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday (Jan. 22). Despite dictating the pace for most of the matchup, the Leafs didn’t capitalize on their…

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Published: 6 months ago

Maple Leafs need more from Morgan Rielly and Max Domi

While the Toronto Maple Leafs are a first-place team in the Atlantic Division, they’ve been having success this season with some inconsistent performances from two very important players. Forward Max Domi and defenceman Morgan Rielly have been extr

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Published: 6 months ago

Breaking down the Maple Leafs’ surprising shift in expected goals

Statistics have long been an important aspect of analyzing the NHL. In recent years, which stats used to measure and predict success have changed. Recently, expected goals stats are among the most cited to do so. Throughout the Auston Matthews era, t

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Published: 6 months ago

NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Wild, Senators, Maple Leafs, and the Jets

Valeri Nichushkin has a setback. Kirill Kaprizov expected to return tonight. John Norris out tonight. Matthew Knies leaves early.

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Published: 6 months ago

Auston Matthews, Craig Berube explain ‘weird exchange’ in goalie stick mishap with Elvis Merzlikins

At this stage of our existence, it’s rare to see something unprecedented, but Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews entered a truly bizarre interaction during Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Matthews and Blue Jackets goa

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Published: 6 months ago

Matthews wanted more energy from Leafs crowd after Reaves fight

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews wished there was a better atmosphere within Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night after a spirited fight between teammate Ryan Reaves and Columbus Blue Jackets enforcer Mathieu Olivier.The heavyweights went a

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Published: 6 months ago

NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Wild, Senators, Maple Leafs, and the Jets

Valeri Nichushkin has a setback. Kirill Kaprizov expected to return tonight. John Norris out tonight. Matthew Knies leaves early.

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Published: 6 months ago