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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: 2 months ago

Around the NHL: Panthers rally in 3rd-period comeback, Johnston, Rantanen lead rout of Avalanche

Welcome to another edition of Around the NHL, where we take a look at current events across the league. With the playoffs in full swing, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be looking across the bracket, where the Florida Panthers have taken a 3-1 lead over

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Published: 2 months ago

Can the Maple Leafs exorcise their “close-out” demons? The key storylines ahead of Game 5

The Battle of Ontario is still raging after Jake Sanderson scored in OT to send the series back to Toronto. For the second consecutive game, the Ottawa Senators started the game with authority and scored first. Unlike Game 3, they also tacked on a se

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Published: 2 months ago

Matthew Knies’ ascension provides Leafs with modern power forward they’ve been missing

It was just two years ago when Matthew Knies emerged as a curiosity starring in the collegiate ranks, to immediate contributor for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the span of two weeks. Knies hit the ground running, with just three regular season games un

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL playoff picks, odds, how to watch Tuesday's games: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes go for series wins

Four Game 5s take the ice on Tuesday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Toronto and Carolina attempt to close their series out.

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Published: 2 months ago

Do Maple Leafs feel pressure from playoff ‘ghosts’ against Senators?

Justin Bourne joins Sportsnet Central to discuss the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators, and how much pressure the Leafs are feeling despite the 3-1 series lead given their long history of playoff collapses.

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Published: 2 months ago

Why the Maple Leafs need to see Matthews step up in elimination games

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee discuss the importance of Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews stepping up in elimination games and why he needs to be a consistent threat on the ice in big games.

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Published: 2 months ago

Here's how much last-minute Toronto Maple Leafs playoff tickets cost

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain the hottest ticket in town. If you’re looking to buy tickets between Toronto and Ottawa for Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena, set for 7 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, prices have only dipped slightly from when we last checked them 

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Published: 2 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Tavares, Berube sound off on Zub’s overtime hit

John Tavares and Craig Berube didn’t mince words when asked about the hit that forced the Toronto Maple Leafs forward to miss part of overtime in Game 4.

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Published: 2 months ago

Maple Leafs' John Tavares on Artem Zub hit, missing OT power play: 'Puck's nowhere near me'

John Tavares says the NHL's concussion spotter pulled him from overtime on Saturday night.

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Published: 2 months ago

Craig Berube on Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares in Game 4 OT: “The puck is nowhere near him… It looked like a headshot to me”

After Monday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews taking a rest day, Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares that landed Tavares in concussion protocol in Game 4 OT, overcoming suspect officiating, and the keys to closing out the

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Published: 2 months ago

The Core Four needs to elevate in Game 5: Leafs Morning Take

After playing every other night for the first four games of the series, the Battle of Ontario takes a back seat to the Federal Election on this Monday. Instead, the Leafs will host the Senators on Tuesday night for Game 5 as they take their second cr

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Published: 2 months ago

Craig Berube on Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares: ‘Looked like a head shot to me’

The Battle of Ontario has earned its name through four games so far, delivering on its promise of a physical series on both ends of the ice. With that being said, it’s raised some questions on the officiating and how discipline is being administere

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Published: 2 months ago