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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

Max Pacioretty and the new-look Leafs embody why this could be a different summer

It should be remembered that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ management group believed the pathway to a Stanley Cup was through incrementalism, as opposed to radical disruption, but changes were indeed necessary. Brad Treliving and Brendan Shanahan staked

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Published: 6 days ago

Marchand credits Leafs' growth: 'They're continuing to get better'

No player has caused the Toronto Maple Leafs more playoff grief in recent years than Brad Marchand, but the Florida Panthers veteran believes this spring's version is different than years past. "They're continuing to get better and grow as a group,"

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Published: 6 days ago

Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 4-3 for 2-0 series lead

Mitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

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Published: 6 days ago

Craig Berube on William Nylander leading the NHL playoffs in points: “There is no stage too big for this guy… He doesn’t feel pressure… He thrives on this stuff”

Head coach Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 win over the Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series.  On the track-meet nature of the game: It was a little back-and-forth, for sure — probably

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Published: 6 days ago

‘It doesn’t take much for them to score’: Marchand on the Maple Leafs

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand speaks after Game 2 vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs saying he can see the improvements facing the Maple Leafs and adds they’re able to score with ease.

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Published: 6 days ago

Maple Leafs Fend Off Panthers in Game 2, 4-3

The Florida Panthers laced them up again in Toronto for Game 2 versus the Maple Leafs. A few familiar faces returned for the Panthers as they dropped Game 2 versus…

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Published: 6 days ago

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs use rapid response to take 2-0 series lead vs. Panthers

For the first time since 1987, the Toronto Maple Leafs have taken a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers. After being subject to watching a Leafs team prone to outshooting their opponents and

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Published: 6 days ago

Paul Maurice on falling behind 2-0 in the series vs. the Maple Leafs: “We didn’t like our Game 1, but we liked our Game 2”

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice addressed the media after a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series.  On how much the team’s experience might help it rebound from a 2-0 hole:  You have to understa

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Published: 6 days ago

Maple Leafs defeat Panthers in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead: Takeaways

With a spirited and complete 4-3 win in Game 2, Toronto now owns a commanding series lead over the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers.

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Published: 6 days ago

Marner’s game-winner leads Maple Leafs over Panthers in Game 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs will head to the Sunshine State with a commanding 2-0 series lead.

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Published: 6 days ago

NHL makes mid-game official switch and Toronto Maple Leafs fans think he’s biased against them

Every NHL fan base has that one referee they’re convinced is out to get their team. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, that’s Wes McCauley. The veteran official has worked many Leafs games over the years, and their record in big moments has been less

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Published: 6 days ago

Fans react to embellishment call on Panthers’ Rodrigues: ‘What a joke’

Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers had no shortage of drama, and Game 2 continued the trend.

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Published: 6 days ago