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2 Takeaways From Maple Leafs 5-2 Loss to Predators

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Nashville Predators in what most would have thought to be an “easier win.” At the beginning, it looked like that—they jumped…

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Published: 4 months ago

5 observations from Maple Leafs-Rangers: Shesterkin worth every penny, Panarin vs. Marner and more

Alexis Lafreniere opened the scoring, Chris Kreider added two goals — including an empty-netter — Artemi Panarin added another empty-net tally and the New York Rangers held off the Toronto Maple Leafs’ comeback attempt in a 4-1 victory. The sco

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Published: 9 months ago

‘He came up big for them’: Shesterkin otherworldly as Maple Leafs fall to Rangers

The 28-year-old helped his team to a 4-1 win Saturday night, turning aside 34 of the 35 shots the home side poured on him.

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs should learn from ‘playoff-style’ loss to Rangers

In a bloated league crowded with rebuilders and have-nots, there are only so many true sword-sharpening opportunities the 82-game gauntlet offers. The Maple Leafs got one on Saturday, and have to learn from it.

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Published: 9 months ago

Knies on how to solve Shesterkin: ‘Make his life more difficult’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies discusses what went wrong in Saturday’s loss to the New York Rangers and why creating more traffic in front of goaltender Igor Shesterkin would have helped.

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Published: 9 months ago

Igor Shesterkin punctuates Rangers’ declaration of intent in victory vs. Maple Leafs

TORONTO — It is a likely byproduct of two of the NHL’s largest media markets that an Original Six game before Halloween was billed as a statement game, but short of that, the New York Rangers sent a declaration of intent to the Toronto Maple Leaf

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz clarifies equipment scare against Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a tight battle against the New York Rangers on Saturday night following a dominant performance in net by Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin. Although the final score was 4-1, it’s worth noting that the game was closer

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Published: 9 months ago

Oct. 19 NHL Trade Talk Recap: Jets, Flames, Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs

The post Oct. 19 NHL Trade Talk Recap: Jets, Flames, Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Recap Oct 19: Morrisey talks Hellebuyck, Oilers power play struggles, keys to Flames success, Rangers put Rempe in vs

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Published: 9 months ago

NHL Highlights: Rangers 4, Maple Leafs 1

Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves, Chris Kreider scored two goals including the game-winner, and Reilly Smith and Mika Zibanejad each recorded two assists as the New York Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1.

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Published: 9 months ago

Knee Jerk Reaction: Igor Shesterkin, New York Rangers shut down the Maple Leafs

It was the tale of a hot goalie in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season-opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and in their second loss of the season against the New York Rangers, it was much of the same. While Igor Shesterkin didn’t have a jaw-dropp

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs fall short against Shesterkin, Rangers

Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves as the New York Rangers downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday.

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Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Matthews lights the lamp after getting loose from Fox

Watch as Auston Matthews gets the puck behind the net, gets away from Adam Fox, and buries the goal past Igor Shesterkin to light the lamp and get the Maple Leafs on the board against the Rangers.

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Published: 9 months ago

Analyzing the strong chemistry between Nylander, Domi and McMann

Kevin Bieksa and Jennifer Botterill discuss why the Toronto Maple Leafs’ line of William Nylander, Max Domi, and Bobby McMann has worked well this season, citing the unique skills that each of them brings to the table.

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Published: 9 months ago