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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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William Nylander is a certified playoff performer for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs won Game 1 5–4 at home against the Florida Panthers to take a 1–0 lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs—led by a three point night from William Nylander. Nylander has been stepping up big time this playoff

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Analytics site gives Toronto Maple Leafs best odds to win Stanley Cup

The Toronto Maple Leafs, by definition, are the closest team to a Stanley Cup right now. Though they’re facing a slight advantage over six other NHL teams by being the only second-round series to have gotten underway thus far, the Leafs took one s

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Analyst Calls Out Sam Bennett For ‘Cheap Shot’ on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz

NHL analyst Justin Bourne of Sportsnet called out Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett for his cheap shot on Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz. The post Analyst Calls Out Sam Bennett For ‘Cheap Shot’ on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz appeared first on Heavy Spor

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Sam Bennett inflicts third head injury in last three playoffs with “hidden punch” move; NHL DoPS continues to drop the ball

The least surprising news in the fallout of the Maple Leafs’ wild Game 1 win over the Panthers came early this morning: Sam Bennett has avoided any Department of Player Safety discipline for his contact with goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who left the

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Panthers’ Bennett will not face discipline for hit on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will not face supplemental discipline for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has learned. 

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The Toronto Maple Leafs win 5–4 against the Florida Panthers in Game 1

Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs has finally arrived. The Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to get revenge against the Florida Panthers for the 4–1 series spanking of a loss in 2023. Hopefully, the Maple Leafs have learned from this series, and t

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Report: Anthony Stolarz is out of hospital after undergoing evaluation

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz has reportedly been discharged from a local hospital for further evaluation. Further to this, Stolarz is out of hospital, I'm told.My sense is the Leafs as an organization don't want to waste energy on this

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Sam Bennett avoids suspension or fine after knocking out Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Stolarz

After a tight 5-4 win to take a 1-0 series lead in their second-round matchup over the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs fans would be expected to be jubilant after a big victory. But much of the postgame conversation centred around Toronto goal

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Report: Bennett not expected to face discipline for contact with Stolarz

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett isn't expected to face supplemental discipline for contact with Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz's head in Monday's Game 1, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.Stolarz exited the game minutes after the coll

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Joseph Woll talks importance of staying ready for action after Stolarz’s Game 1 exit

The Toronto Maple Leafs struck first in their opening game against the Florida Panthers Monday night, taking the series lead with a 5-4 victory. As Florida rallied multiple times to try to tie the game, it was clear that in playoff hockey, you have t

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3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Win Over the Panthers – Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Florida Panthers last night in Game 1 of their second-round series, and things got off to a near perfect start. Out of the…

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William Nylander, Matthew Knies weren’t fazed by Panthers’ pedigree, antics in Game 1 victory

William Nylander possesses an unmistakable aura, and his natural confidence often lends itself well to a Toronto Maple Leafs team that has been accused of overthinking in the past. Nylander famously said ‘Good teams find their way out’ when the L

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