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Pricey acquisitions will have a say in who wins the West

Elias Lindholm was an NHL All-Star in February, then struggled to live up to the billing. Dealt to Vancouver on the eve of the midseason showcase, Lindholm scored 12 points in 26 games and missed weeks with a wrist injury as the Canucks slipped out o

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Playoff Hopes Rest on St. Louisan Woll

It’s safe to say that almost no one in the Greater Toronto Area has ever heard of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. The sleepy St. Louis suburb of 12,000 residents rarely makes…

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Published: 8 months ago

6 burning questions for the Maple Leafs ahead of Game 6

The Toronto Maple Leafs were able to get past the Boston Bruins with a thrilling overtime win in Game 5, thanks to the likes of Joseph Woll and Matthew Knies. While the Maple Leafs have a ton of momentum heading home for Game 6 on Thursday night, the

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Panthers, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Golden Knights

The Hurricanes could get Brett Pesce back in round two. Auston Matthews skates. Sam Bennett could return in round two.

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Published: 8 months ago

The Leafs need William Nylander to come alive in Game 6

It’s time for William Nylander to prove his worth Just like Tuesday night in Boston, the season will be on the line for the Maple Leafs once again when they host the Bruins for Game 6. And so, the stage is certainly set. Through two outings since r

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game 6 expert picks, odds: Can Toronto force a decisive game in Boston?

The biggest winner for NHL fans who will tune in for Game 6? It's a first-round series that will actually go beyond five games. 

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Published: 8 months ago

Can the Maple Leafs turn their fortunes around at home in Game 6?

Justin Bourne joins Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid to discuss why the Maple Leafs have struggled at home in the playoffs, what happened to the Bruins in Game 5, and if Joseph Woll will get the nod in front of the net for Game 6.

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Published: 8 months ago

Why Matthew Knies is the Maple Leafs’ Postseason Powerhouse

The post Why Matthew Knies is the Maple Leafs’ Postseason Powerhouse appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Matthew Knies scored the game-winner in OT and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins. What makes him a strong postseason player? The pos

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Published: 8 months ago

Game 5 Analysis: Marner, Woll, and Knies keep the series alive

With their backs against the wall and without Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs played their best game of the series in Game 5 and earned a series-extending 2-1 win.  Mitch Marner played his best game of the series, leading a top line that wa

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Published: 8 months ago

Can the Leafs stay alive long enough to ice the best version of themselves?

While it’s true that it will be hard for the Leafs to have their ‘Core Four’ all healthy through four playoff rounds, can they at least find a pocket of good health to pull them through Boston? Justin Bourne writes about Toronto’s outlook ahe

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Published: 8 months ago

Montgomery 'still pissed off' over Bruins' Game 5 performance

A night of sleep didn't stop Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery from being upset over his team's 2-1 overtime loss in Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday."I'm still pissed off from last night, to be honest," Montgomery told reporte

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Published: 8 months ago

‘Time of my life’: Joseph Woll savours Maple Leafs’ net … but was switch too late?

Joseph Woll was exactly what the Maple Leafs needed in Game 5: a hero in goal who would give his teammates the timely saves they needed to stave off elimination.

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Published: 8 months ago