2021 NHL Playoffs

Comprehensive coverage of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2021 NHL playoff run from Maple Leafs Hot Stove.

Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 5 vs. Canadiens 1: “I really had belief Rasmus...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team’s 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1. On the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 3

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – First Round, Game 3 – Preview &...

With a huge bounce-back win behind them and the series now a best-of-five contest, the Maple Leafs get set for a rare playoff back-to-back...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 3

Game 3 Analysis: Alex Kerfoot steps up at 2C, breaking down both teams’ power...

Well, that wasn't stressful at all! After dominating the run of play for two periods, the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to make things interesting for...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens, Jack Campbell

Game in 10: Morgan Rielly’s game winner, Jack Campbell’s massive third-period performance secures 2-1...

They don’t ask how in the playoffs. A win is a win, and there isn’t much time to think about it considering these two teams...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens, Game 7

Game in 10: Same as it ever was

Honestly, I don’t even want to write this article. All day, I wanted to believe things would be different. Just this once. Matthews and/or Marner...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 2 vs. Canadiens 1: “Rielly has really raised his...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 2-1 win in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. On whether Jack Campbell will start...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 4

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – First Round, Game 4 – Preview &...

The Maple Leafs survived a shaky third-period last night to win a 2-1 game and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven. Tonight, they...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens, Game 4 win, Jason Spezza & Alex Galchenyuk

Game 4 Analysis: The Leafs’ cycle dominance, PK excellence, and second-period superiority are tipping...

Redemption game for the reclamation project against his former team After failing to register a single shot attempt in his previous two games, Alex Galchenyuk...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens, Game 4 win, Jason Spezza & Joe Thornton

Game in 10: Alex Galchenyuk revenge game, veteran production, Jack Campbell shutout highlight a...

Up 2-1 in the series and on the second night of a back-to-back, many were wondering how Sheldon Keefe would approach his lineup decisions...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Leafs 4 vs. Canadiens 0: “Scoring, defending, checking — all...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-0 win in Game 4 that put the Montreal Canadiens on the brink of elimination. On the...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on the difference in this Maple Leafs team vs. years past: “The...

On an off-ice day for the team, Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander and Alex Kerfoot stepping up in John Tavares' absence, the leadership Jason...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs bench

Game 5 Analysis: Killer turnovers, William Nylander’s ice time, and lineup decisions ahead of...

That's what happens when you turn the puck over. The more I got into hockey analytics, the more I tended to value some of the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens, game 1

Pushing the Habs to the brink, Alex Kerfoot & William Nylander stepping up, Leafs’...

In Episode 17 of the MLHS Podcast, Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli break down the Leafs' 3-1 advantage in their series versus the Montreal...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – First Round, Game 5 – Preview &...

After a successful back-to-back in which they outscored Montreal 6-1 and earned a 3-1 series lead, the Maple Leafs have an opportunity tonight to...
Nick Suzuki, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens, game 5

Game in 10: Jake Muzzin’s heroics force OT but Leafs fall short in Game...

The hardest thing to do is put a team away to end their season. Montreal came out tonight looking crisper, more aggressive on the forecheck,...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT): “Is it part of...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 4-3 OT loss in Game 5. On whether the failure to put the Habs away tonight is...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on the top line breaking through offensively: “It is just a matter...

On an off-day for the players, Sheldon Keefe discussed possible lineup changes for tomorrow, the top line's play and production, the decision-making around William...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 6

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – First Round, Game 6 – Preview &...

After a three-goal comeback fell short in their sloppiest performance of the series in Game 5, the Maple Leafs have their second opportunity to...
Nick Suzuki, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens, game 6

Game in 10: Unbelievably, we’re off to Game 7 — and it’s no less...

The Leafs deserved to lose tonight. Yes, they made a nice comeback. Yes, they absolutely outplayed the Habs in overtime. But the first two periods...
Sheldon Keefe, Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs

Sheldon Keefe Post Game, Canadiens 3 vs. Leafs 2 (OT): “The games have gotten...

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after his team's 3-2 overtime loss in Game 6. On the poor starts in two consecutive games: Both games Montreal had...

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