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Panthers centre Sam Bennett denies ill intent on Stolarz hit in Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 1-0 series lead Monday night with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers. But unfortunately, the victory was overshadowed by the loss of goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who left the game midway through the second period after

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs Let Game 3 Slip — Can They Regain Control?

Three games in, and every contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers has been decided by a single goal. But none felt more like a pivot point…

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Published: 2 days ago

Remembering Maple Leafs Tough Guy Jim Dorey

In the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there have been many really tough players. Perhaps the first three that come to mind are Wendel Clark, Tie Domi, and Doug…

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Published: 2 days ago

All eyes will be on Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll in Game 4

FORT LAUDERDALE – Minutes after a difficult overtime loss in Game 3 – a game that saw three pucks bounce off players and in – Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll channeled his inner Taylor Swift in a chat with the media. “You just shak

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Published: 2 days ago

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game Day Preview: Round 2 Game 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into Game 4 looking to bounce back from their overtime loss in Game 3 to the Florida Panthers. After jumping out to a 2-0…

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Published: 2 days ago

Game 4 Notebook: Auston Matthews misses nets, morning skate

“He’s our captain. He’s our leader.” While the Leafs aren’t too bothered by Auston Matthews’ lack of production, something is clearly bothering him. Luke Fox weighs in on the captain missing morning practice and much more ahead of Game 4.

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Published: 2 days ago

Injury be damned, the Leafs need a monster performance from their captain in Game 4: Leafs Morning Take

The plot has thickened ahead of Game 4 in Sunrise as Auston Matthews wasn’t on the ice for the morning skate. That said, the Leafs did disclose that the captain will play, so that’s good. For the final time this week, I was on location at Amerant

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Published: 2 days ago

Mitch Marner on why Matthew Knies is an important playoff presence: ‘He’s got a big body’

There might not be another player on the Toronto Maple Leafs better-built for playoff hockey than Matthew Knies. OK, that feels like a slight to Chris Tanev, who has been a magnet for pucks and physical play and to the point of absurdity. But aside f

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Published: 2 days ago

Craig Berube would like Bobby McMann to simplify his game, get to blue paint

Bobby McMann has yet to make a significant impact throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube feels McMann can do so if he ensures to simplify his game. McMann has just one assist throughout the postseason thu

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Published: 2 days ago

Maple Leafs’ Berube encouraging a shoot-first mentality vs. Panthers

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses the importance of getting bodies net-front during the playoffs and wanting his team to adopt a shot-first mentality against the Panthers.

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Published: 2 days ago

Today's props for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Auston Matthews among best bets Sunday

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives his thoughts on who to back in Sunday's Stanley Cup Playoff games

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Published: 2 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs’ line combinations versus the Florida Panthers for Round 2, Game 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered Game 4 leading the series 2–1, with the Florida Panthers winning Game 3 in overtime. Paul Maurice made significant changes to his lineup ahead of Game 3, which worked out. How would Craig Berube respond ahead of Game

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Published: 2 days ago

‘Head of the snake’: Tkachuk on Tanev’s impact on Maple Leafs’ d-core

Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk discusses his thoughts on defenceman Chris Tanev and his impact on the Maple Leafs’ d-core and how his physical play has been contagious to the rest of the team.

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Published: 2 days ago