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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 month ago

Should Maple Leafs change up power-play personnel for Game 5?

The Maple Leafs power play was firing on all cylinders last round. But with Ottawa’s tentative penalty kill replaced by Florida’s unrelenting aggression, the Leafs’ power-play dominance has all but disappeared.

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Published: 1 month ago

Craig Berube on the possibility of the Panthers retaliating against Max Domi: “What are they going to do? They can go after him, but Max has been around”

After Tuesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Anthony Stolarz’s progress toward a return, sticking with the Auston Matthews-Mitch Marner duo, the team’s low shot count in Game 4, and possible retaliation against Max Domi for his h

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Published: 1 month ago

Matthews needs to score for Leafs to meet this challenge

For much of his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews has served as something of a Rorschach test for hockey fans.Those who accept that playoff hockey is a fickle beast - that postseason success is often the result of getting just enough

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Published: 1 month ago

Leafs' Stolarz skates, 'much better,' says Berube

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was back on the ice Tuesday, taking a notable step in his recovery from an undisclosed injury, and "feeling much better," coach Craig Berube after his team's practice.

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Published: 1 month ago

Florida Panthers minority owner suspended indefinitely over social media posts

Comments were made using an X account that has since been deactivated following the Panthers' 2-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares Projected to Get Hefty 3-Year Deal in Free Agency

Toronto Maple Leafs star centerman John Tavares is projected to get a hefty three-year deal in free agency this summer. The post Maple Leafs’ John Tavares Projected to Get Hefty 3-Year Deal in Free Agency appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz skates before practice, but no timeline for return

The Maple Leafs saw a familiar face Tuesday. Toronto goaltender Anthony Stolarz was on the ice for a roughly 30-minute workout before departing ahead of the main session.

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Published: 1 month ago

New Offer Sheet Compensation Levels Raise Stakes for Knies, Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs face an intriguing contract dilemma with rising star Matthew Knies — one that could be influenced by the NHL’s updated offer sheet compensation structure. Elliotte Friedman,…

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Published: 1 month ago

Scotty Bowman sees home ice, power play as Leafs’ X-Factors: Leafs Morning Take

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a monster Stanley Cup Playoff game happening Wednesday night in Toronto. All in all, it will be fascinating to see how the two teams come out following the extra day of rest in the series. Of course, back on Sun

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Published: 1 month ago

Berube jokes chirping doesn’t work on Nylander: ‘He doesn’t hear me’

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube jokes with reporters about Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk chirping William Nylander, saying Nylander probably didn’t even hear him.

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Published: 1 month ago

‘Chris Tanev for playoff MVP’: The most-hit Maple Leaf just won’t back down

Chris Tanev has set the tone for the Maple Leafs’ resilient blue line and laid it on the line in a physical series against Florida. Luke Fox has the story on the “Head of the snake,” as teammates and opponents alike sing his praise.

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Published: 1 month ago

What’s behind Auston Matthews’ goal scoring woes?

Auston Matthews doesn’t have a goal against the Florida Panthers yet in these playoffs and has struggled against them going back to the 2023 series. So what’s happening to one of the league’s top goal scorers? Adam Vingan takes a closer look.

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Published: 1 month ago