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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

Jani Hakanpaa on his progress toward a potential playoff return with the Maple Leafs: “We’ve been making some good improvements and slowly working our way toward playing again… Hopefully, we’ll get there”

After Friday’s practice, Jani Hakanpaa discussed his progress toward potentially suiting up again for NHL game action and the experience of spending most of the 2024-25 season rehabbing/ practicing instead of playing games. How are you feeling with

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Published: 3 months ago

Can anyone catch Ovechkin? Sizing up biggest threats to goals record

Nobody thought anyone could break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record but, against all odds, Alex Ovechkin did. How safe should Ovi feel with the record, though?A handful of active players have outside chances of catching The Great 8. Of course, it

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Published: 3 months ago

Here's when the Toronto Maple Leafs will know their playoff opponent

The Toronto Maple Leafs will know their playoff opponent within a week, as the NHL regular season is just about finished. It’s looking like five Atlantic Division teams will be making it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, with the Leafs, Flori

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Published: 3 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson to miss game against Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded 29 points in 77 games this season.

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Published: 3 months ago

Maple Leafs to play shorthanded against Canadiens

It looks as though the Toronto Maple Leafs will play short a defenceman on Saturday night.

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Published: 3 months ago

Jake McCabe ruled out vs. Canadiens, Hurricanes, expected to return before end of season

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, and Sunday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Friday. McCabe is expected to return before the

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Published: 3 months ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson absent from Leafs’ practice, Jake McCabe, David Kampf remain out

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was absent from Friday’s practice, while defenceman Jake McCabe and forward David Kampf remain out with injuries. Ekman-Larsson played a team-high 25:14 during the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 victory over

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Published: 3 months ago

A look at new Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Blake Smith

The Leafs have continued to add to their prospect pool after the NHL trade deadline saw them deplete a lot of their prospects and future assets. On Thursday, the Leafs signed Blake Smith, a 6’5”, left-shot defenceman from the Flint Firebirds of t

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Published: 3 months ago

Lightning or Panthers: Who would be the better playoff matchup for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

The 2024–25 NHL regular season is nearing its final week, and luckily for Torontonians, the Maple Leafs have all but locked up the top spot in the Atlantic Division. This will allow them to more than likely avoid the defending champion Florida Pant

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Published: 3 months ago

Podcast Hosts Suggest Maple Leafs’ Knies Facing Offer Sheet This Offseason; Insider Disagrees 

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be trying to end their long championship drought this postseason as they try to win their first Stanley Cup since 1967. They have had a…

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Published: 3 months ago

Why Maple Leafs fans shouldn’t be scared of a potential playoff matchup vs. the Panthers

April 8th was an upsetting result for the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Florida Panthers on two fronts. Not only did they drop two crucial points in the race for the Atlantic Division title, but they also lost three of four games to the Panthers on the

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Published: 3 months ago

Maple Leafs Can Expect Mitch Marner to Shine in the 2025 Playoffs

Two seasons ago, it was Auston Matthews scoring five goals and nine points in six games against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the postseason. John Tavares, clinched that series with…

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Published: 3 months ago