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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

Quick closeout would help Leafs slay playoff demons

Of course it was never going to be that easy.The Toronto Maple Leafs don't do series sweeps. They don't even do almost-sweeps. While grinding through long series has been a hallmark of the Core Four era, with all of them going to a disappointing fina

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Published: 2 months ago

Hellebuyck, Kuemper, Vasilevskiy named Vezina Trophy finalists

Connor Hellebuyck, Darcy Kuemper, and Andrei Vasilevskiy are the three finalists for the 2025 Vezina Trophy, the league announced Monday.The award is given "to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position." It's voted on by the NHL's 32 gen

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Published: 2 months ago

Auston Matthews granted rest day from Leafs’ practice

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews missed Monday’s practice due to rest, the team confirmed. Matthews has recorded a goal and five points in four playoff games against the Ottawa Senators, after notching 33 goals and 78 points in 67 regula

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Published: 2 months ago

Maple Leafs Stumbled in Game 4 But Still Hold the Edge Versus Senators

What was Game 4 in the first-round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators? Was it a missed opportunity, a crack in the armour, and a warning…

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Published: 2 months ago

Why it’s not time to panic if you’re the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators won their first game in the Battle of Ontario Saturday night, 4–3 in overtime. While the Toronto Maple Leafs lead the series 3–1, much of the discourse is around how the Maple Leafs can’t get it done. For example, Sportsnet

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Published: 2 months ago

Berube expects Maple Leafs' leaders to respond in Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube anticipates his core players will be able to step up in Game 5 on Tuesday night as they look to close out the Ottawa Senators. "They've done a great job of that throughout the season for sure," Berube said

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Published: 2 months ago

Draisaitl: Oilers 'never going to quit no matter what'

The Edmonton Oilers refused to go down without a fight for the second consecutive game and now find themselves in a 2-2 series tie with the Los Angles Kings.Leon Draisaitl's overtime goal gave the Oilers a 4-3 victory in Sunday night's Game 4. Edmont

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Published: 2 months ago

Extra day off before Game 5 exactly what the doctor ordered for Maple Leafs

Rest is a powerful tool, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have taken advantage of it on home ice, all season long. After losing Game 4 by a score of 4-3 in overtime on Saturday in Ottawa, the Maple Leafs will host Game 5 on Tuesday, with an appreciated s

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Published: 2 months ago

Game 5 will be a legacy-defining game for Maple Leafs’ Core Four

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ record in close-out games since 2018 dropped to 1-12 after losing Game 4 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Righly or wrongly, that stat has been a thorn in the side of the Core Four throughout the years, a qua

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Published: 2 months ago

Capitals score late to win Game 4, take stranglehold on Canadiens

The Washington Capitals completed the comeback against Montreal on Sunday with a 5-2 victory in Game 4 to push the Canadiens to the edge of elimination.Andrew Mangiapane scored the winner with under four minutes left, while forward Brandon Duhaime an

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Published: 2 months ago

Insider Expects Maple Leafs to Make Lineup Change Involving 939-Game Veteran

NHL insider and analyst Steve Dangle predicts the Toronto Maple Leafs will make a lineup change ahead of Game 5 on April 29. The post Insider Expects Maple Leafs to Make Lineup Change Involving 939-Game Veteran appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 2 months ago

Mitch Marner Predicted to Leave Maple Leafs in $98 Million Deal With East Team

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner is predicted to leave for an East team in the offseason in a $98 million deal. The post Mitch Marner Predicted to Leave Maple Leafs in $98 Million Deal With East Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 2 months ago