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3 takeaways from Leafs-Lightning: Hildeby continues to improve case against returning to AHL

Just when it seemed like everybody (or maybe just me) was expecting a high-scoring thriller like we’ve typically seen between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning in recent years, the Leafs shut the door and played one of their bette

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Published: 4 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ Dennis Hildeby reflects on 1st career shutout: ‘It’s what I’ve been dreaming of’

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby recorded the first shutout of his NHL career, and it comes with a cherished souvenir. Hildeby made 29 saves against the Tampa Bay Lightning to preserve a crucial 2-0 victory. The 24-year-old is taking on

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Published: 5 hours ago

NHL Roundup: Wild knock off slumping Kraken

SEATTLE — Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Monday. Marcus Johansson, Kirill Kaprizov and Vladimir Tarasenko also scored to help the Wild sna

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Published: 9 hours ago

‘What I’ve been dreaming of’: Maple Leafs’ Hildeby keeps rolling with first shutout

A season that already seemed to be fraying looked set to come apart at the seams when the Maple Leafs’ top two goaltenders suffered injuries. But Dennis Hildeby has put the Leafs on his back, flipping the script in the process.

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Published: 11 hours ago

Craig Berube on Bobby McMann receiving a match penalty vs. Tampa Bay: “I’ll take a closer look at it, but I had a tough time with that, to be honest with you”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, which improved the Maple Leafs’ record to 14-11-4. On the team’s performance: Solid game. The goalie was good. I thought, overall, we did a good job. They

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Published: 11 hours ago

Hildeby Blanks Lightning, Guides Maple Leafs to 2-0 Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs (14-11-4) had another great win in December. They’re 3-0-1 to start the month, and they showed their might tonight, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-11-2) 2-0.…

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Published: 12 hours ago

Maple Leafs Blank Lightning, Close in on Playoff Spot

The Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the Tampa Bay Lightning, moving them closer to a playoff berth this season. The post Maple Leafs Blank Lightning, Close in on Playoff Spot appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 12 hours ago

Hildeby registers first NHL shutout as Maple Leafs blank Lightning

Dennis Hildeby made 29 saves for the first shutout of his NHL career as the Toronto Maple Leafs blanked the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Monday night.

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Published: 13 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Dennis Hildeby shines, records 1st NHL shutout in 2-0 win over Lightning

Dennis Hildeby is making his case to take over the Toronto Maple Leafs’ crease. ‘The Hildebeast’ was once again the story, stopping all 29 Tampa Bay Lightning shots he faced for his first NHL shutout. Hildeby showed off his entire tool box agai

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Published: 13 hours ago

Goncalves given game misconduct for hit, McMann gets match penalty for high stick

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann was assessed a match penalty for a retaliatory high stick after Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Goncalves hit Maple Leafs defenceman Dakota Mermis with a knee.

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Published: 13 hours ago

Maple Leafs-Lightning Game Out of Control [Watch]

The Monday night tilt between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning got out of control in the third period. The post Maple Leafs-Lightning Game Out of Control [Watch] appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 13 hours ago

Tough Love: Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Explains Scratching Nicholas Robertson

WWhen the Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice Monday evening against the Tampa Bay Lightning, fans will notice a different lineup compared to Saturday’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens.Head coach Craig Berube has removed forward Nicholas R

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Published: 16 hours ago