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Morgan Rielly, John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs

John Tavares after ending the Leafs’ first-round playoff curse: “Our three overtime wins [in...

The overtime hero of the series-clinching Game 6 for the Maple Leafs, captain John Tavares addressed the media after his team's first-round series victory...
Morgan Rielly, John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly after ending the Leafs’ first-round playoff curse: “We want to keep pushing...

One of the biggest stars of the series for the Maple Leafs (three goals, eight points), Morgan Rielly addressed the media after his team's...

THE CURSE IS LIFTED

Post-Series Win Celebration Thread https://twitter.com/BradyTrett/status/1650692739636563968 https://twitter.com/LeafsJelly/status/1652497379965251586 Game in 10 soon to follow!
Michael Bunting, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 6

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Round 1, Game 6 – Preview,...

The Maple Leafs are hoping the 12th time is the charm in playoff closeout opportunities as they attempt to clinch the series in Game...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on Patrick Maroon’s hit from behind on Mark Giordano: “We have had...

After a rest day on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the challenge ahead as the Maple Leafs attempt to close out the series...
Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper on his top line remaining relatively quiet through five games vs. the...

After an off day on Friday, Jon Cooper discussed his team's recent dip on home ice in the playoffs and another do-or-die game against...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Lightning 4 vs. Leafs 2: “[Tampa] played as perfect of...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. On...
Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper Post Game, Lightning 4 vs. Leafs 2: “Let’s all be back here...

Jon Cooper addressed the media after his team's 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. On...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on Michael Bunting sitting out for Game 5: “His situation opened the...

After practice on Wednesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the decision to healthy scratch Michael Bunting after the end of his suspension, Matthew Knies'...
Michael Bunting, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Michael Bunting on being a healthy scratch after his suspension: “I am just trying...

After practice on Wednesday, Michael Bunting discussed the incident with Erik Cernak that led to his three-game suspension and Sheldon Keefe's decision to keep...
Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper on Derek Lalonde’s comments about Andrei Vasilevskiy’s weakness on point shots: “Sportsnet...

After practice on Wednesday, Tampa head coach Jon Cooper discussed former Lightning assistant coach Derek Lalonde's comments on Sportsnet (suggesting there was a study...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on the Game 5 lineup decision with Michael Bunting’s return from suspension:...

On an off-day on Tuesday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed his lineup decision coming up with Michael Bunting's return from suspension, the team's ability...
Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper on heading to Toronto down 3-1 in the series: “We have had...

On an off-day on Tuesday, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper discussed letting Games 3 and 4 slip away, the performance of Andrei Vasilevskiy in...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Lightning 4: “I’m very hopeful it’s a...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 5-4 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal...
Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Lightning 4: “Credit to the Leafs… It’s...

Jon Cooper addressed the media after his team's 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 4, William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Round 1, Game 4 – Preview,...

Tonight, the Maple Leafs have an opportunity to do what they couldn't accomplish in Game 4 in Tampa last May: put the Lightning on...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe on Matthew Knies’ emergence in the series vs. Tampa: “He’s shown he...

After practice on Sunday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the emergence of Matthew Knies, Ryan O'Reilly coming as advertised in the playoffs, Luke Schenn...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs post game

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Lightning 3: “Over the last number of...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal...
Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Lightning 3: “If you throw out Game...

Jon Cooper addressed the media after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs practice

Sheldon Keefe: “We are in a best-of-five series, and we don’t have home ice...

After a travel day on Friday, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the performance of the David Kampf line in Game 2 and preparation for...

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