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Win or lose, the Leafs benefit regardless of what happens in Game 5

The reality that the Toronto Maple Leafs were facing the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs provided just as much fear as it did optimism. Sure, the Leafs haven’t played the Bruins in the playoffs since 2018-19. Sure, the makeup of th

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Published: 8 months ago

NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Expert predictions for Leafs-Bruins, Avs-Jets and Preds-Canucks and more

Will the Bruins eliminate the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night? See odds, expert picks and storylines for every game on Tuesday night.

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Published: 8 months ago

What do Canadian teams need to do to get wins in crucial Game 5s?

Luke Gazdic joins Danielle Michaud and Faizal Khamisa to discuss some major Game 5s for three Canadian teams, with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets trying to stay alive and the Vancouver Canucks looking to close the series.

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Published: 8 months ago

Panthers prevail in Battle of Florida, eliminate Lightning

The Florida Panthers pulled away in the third period to win 6-1 in Monday's Game 5 and eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning.It's the Panthers' first playoff series victory over their in-state rivals. Florida will play either the Boston Bruins or Toronto

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Published: 8 months ago

Potential Shake-Up Looming for Maple Leafs’ Core

The post Potential Shake-Up Looming for Maple Leafs’ Core appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Insider suggests that changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs' core could be a real possibility following years of playoff disappointment. The post Potential Sha

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Published: 8 months ago

Why Maple Leafs Should Leak the Captured Bench Bickering Audio

Speaking about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff woes, NHL insider Chris Johnston noted on his podcast this week that audio likely exists of the bench argument between William Nylander and…

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Published: 8 months ago

Does Matthews leaving Game 4 enforce Maple Leafs ‘soft’ identity?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews leaving Game 4 against the Boston Bruins early with an illness and if that feeds into the narrative that the Maple Leafs are a ‘soft’ team.

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Published: 8 months ago

Atlantic Notes: Matthews, Lomberg, Brazeau

Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews is traveling with the club back to Boston after missing the third period of Game 4 due to illness, but head coach Sheldon Keefe still won’t commit to him being available in a must-win Game 5. Speaking to repo

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Published: 8 months ago

Toronto Marlies’ season ends in overtime despite a heroic late comeback in Belleville

It’s somewhat fitting that the Toronto Marlies lost the final game of their 2023-24 season by a single goal. Their struggles in one-goal games (12-9-12) became a theme throughout the regular-season campaign. The Marlies’ resiliency in fighting ba

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Published: 8 months ago

Nylander Was Wearing A Mic During Maple Leafs Bench Argument

The post Nylander Was Wearing A Mic During Maple Leafs Bench Argument appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. One insider says William Nylander was wearing mic when he was arguing with Mitch Marner during the Leafs Game 4 loss. What was said? The post Nyla

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Published: 8 months ago

Maple Leafs Sign Prospect & KHL Champion Nikita Grebyonkin to ELC

Before the start of the 2023-24 season, I had three underrated prospects that any Toronto Maple Leafs fan should keep an eye on and get to know a little better.…

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Published: 8 months ago

Leafs coach hints at goalie swap for do-or-die playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs may make a change between the pipes as they try to fight off playoff elimination. With his team down 3-1 in a series against the Boston Bruins, Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe mentioned that Toronto needs better goaltending go

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Published: 8 months ago