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Ice Tilt: How Florida has taken it to Toronto in first periods

In his latest article examining play with Ice Tilt, Justin Bourne writes about how the Florida Panthers have largely taken their second round series to the Maple Leafs, and how Toronto can counter.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the adjustments for Game 5 vs. the Panthers: “We have to find a way to get through that swarm in their zone, especially off our forecheck”

Ahead of Game 5, head coach Craig Berube discussed his lineup decisions, the play of the bottom six in the series, the areas for improvement after two consecutive losses, and Nick Robertson’s history of scoring coming off a stint of healthy scratch

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Jeremy Roenick thinks the winner of Game 5 will win the Leafs/Panthers series: Leafs Morning Take

The biggest game in 20+ years is here. It goes without saying but Game 5 will likely go a long way in deciding who wins the series. We kept things light to kick off the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. After giving a mood/vibe check, I had Ja

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Aleksander Barkov and the ‘ego-less’ Panthers entering Game 5 with a knowing calm

There are circumstantial differences entering Game 5, and the Florida Panthers can draw on their wealth of experience to evoke a sense of calm, entering a pivotal clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Aleksander Barkov is leading the charge for the

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Panthers owner breaks silence on 'inflammatory' comments at Toronto Maple Leafs fan that got him suspended

A high-ranking member of the Florida Panthers’ front office has apologized for comments directed this week at a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. As reported by the Toronto Sun‘s Dan Bilicki, Panthers part-owner and alternate governor Doug Cifu has been

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Panthers' Rodrigues out for Game 5 after Ekman-Larsson hit

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and won't play in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed, according to TSN's Chris Johnston.Rodrigues exited Game 4 and did

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Panic About Matthew Knies Offer Sheets

With the NHL releasing the new compensation threshold for offer sheets, many are looking at the potential restricted free agents who could be targets for one. The St. Louis Blues…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Panthers’ Evan Rodrigues to miss Game 5 as Jesper Boqvist slots in

As the Florida Panthers will look to take their first series lead against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, they’ll have to do so without Evan Rodrigues.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Notebook: Legacy on the line for Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner

As the Maple Leafs-Panthers series turns into a best-of-three, the time is now for Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner to author a capital-M Moment. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox dives into the Leafs stars’ legacies and more in his Game 5 notebook.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Craig Berube challenges Maple Leafs’ bottom-six to drive pace in Game 5 vs. Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed into Game 5 of the second round vs. the Florida Panthers in what feels like a must-win game. Sure, it’s not actually do-or-die. But the momentum and confidence that will come with winning Wednesday night’s game

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Berube calls Maple Leafs’ mindset ‘business-like’ ahead of Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses his team’s mindset ahead of a pivotal Game 5 against the Florida Panthers, saying they’re looking forward to the challenge.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

The Maple Leafs’ lineup ahead of Game 5 against the Panthers

The series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers is tied 2–2 heading into Game 5 tonight. The Maple Leafs are arguably coming off their worst game of the playoffs, losing 2–0 in Game 4. The only bright spot was Joseph Woll’s perf

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