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‘You want to send a message’: Maple Leafs–Panthers could be an intense playoff teaser

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face off Monday against the Florida Panthers, the club that ousted them from the playoffs last spring and could very well be their first-round opponent when the postseason kicks off again less than three weeks from now.

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Published: 6 months ago

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs should be all-in on top NCAA UFA Collin Graf

There’s always one college free agent NHL teams fight over each spring. This year, it’s 21-year-old Collin Graf from Quinnipiac. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because just about every team in the league was linked to his services after his

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Published: 6 months ago

Leafs can officially clinch playoff spot as soon as tonight

While it might be April Fools’ Day, April 1 could also hold a special significance in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2023-24 season. As per the NHL, the Leafs are the lone team with a possibility to clinch their spot in this year’s edition of the pl

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Published: 6 months ago

Watching Auston Matthews pot No. 60 in front of a ‘home crowd’ in Buffalo made the moment even more special: Leafs Morning Take

Leafs Nation is still buzzing about Saturday night’s outing in Buffalo. That crowd was incredible. The reaction for Auston Matthews’ 60th goal was spine tingling. What a cool moment. We kicked off the April Fools’ edition of Leafs Morning Take

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Published: 6 months ago

Hyman to extend shooting streak vs. Blues

Find year-round coverage of betting news and insights for all sports by visiting our Betting section and subscribing to push notifications.The NHL is back in full force with an eight-game slate coming out of the holiday weekend. Let's waste

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Published: 6 months ago

Maple Leafs might have something special with the Knies-Holmberg-Robertson line

Sometimes injuries force your hand and you discover that you’ve been sitting on an asset the entire time. Domi next to Matthews, the emergence of McMann and Benoit, and now it seems like the Knies-Holmberg-Robertson has the making of being an excit

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Published: 6 months ago

Why did the Maple Leafs’ power play fall off a cliff in March? A look at the game tape

In February, the Maple Leafs posted the best power-play percentage in the NHL, tying a league record with a 50% success rate. In March, the man advantage took a complete 180, finishing 30th in the league at 9.1 percent. Overall, in the last month, th

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Published: 6 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs make no changes to lineup for game against Florida Panthers

The Maple Leafs will continue to play without star defenceman Morgan Rielly and top-line forward Mitch Marner when they face the Panthers on Monday night, sticking with the lineup that won in Buffalo.

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Published: 6 months ago

Weekend rankings: The Wild miss their chance, thoughts on the Leafs, and more

We’re in the final stretch, and the good news is that the first round is shaping up to be excellent. The not-so-good news is that there isn’t all that much left to play for on the way there. The race for the Western playoff spots has been declare

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Published: 6 months ago

Ilya Samsonov’s ability to bounce back will serve Maple Leafs well during Stanley Cup Playoffs

Ilya Samsonov’s turnaround this season is one of the best storylines from the 2023-24 NHL season. The Toronto Maple Leafs chose to ‘reset’ the netminder three months into the year and his resilience and ability to forget and move on is going to

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Published: 6 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs recall defenceman Marshall Rifai from the Marlies

Marshall Rifai is back up with the team for the second time in as many games as the Leafs called him up this morning. The MapleLeafs have recalled D Marshall Rifai from the @TorontoMarlies. — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) April 1, 2024 He was originally brou

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Published: 6 months ago

What’s at Stake in the NHL: Will Maple Leafs become fifth Eastern Conference team to clinch playoff spot?

Matthews tries for the Leafs’ single-season goal mark, while the Kraken could be eliminated.

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Published: 6 months ago