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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

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

Toronto Maple Leafs have chance to do something they haven't done in 38 years

The Toronto Maple Leafs could accomplish something that the team hasn’t done in 38 years. After failing to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers, courtesy of a Brad Marchand OT winner in Game 3, opportunity is still ripe for

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Published: 2 days ago

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews misses morning skate, will suit up for Game 4

Captain Auston Matthews was not on the ice with the rest of the team for morning skate but will be in the lineup against the Florida Panthers.

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Published: 2 days ago

Auston Matthews does not attend Leafs’ morning skate, will play Game 4

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews did not attend Sunday’s morning skate, but will play Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. David Kampf took Matthews’ place on Toronto’s first line alongside Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner at Sunday’

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Published: 2 days ago

Why staying the course has never been more important for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to play their biggest game of the season in terms of how the momentum might shift. If they win, they head back to Toronto with a chance to take the second round series against the Florida Panthers and go to the Confere

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Published: 2 days ago

Maple Leafs Core Four Delivering When it Counts

One of the most persistent criticisms of the Toronto Maple Leafs is that their best players disappear when the pressure ramps up in the playoffs. Whether it’s fair or not,…

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Published: 2 days ago