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,...
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...
Leafs Report Cards: Spezza provides a spark but the comeback falls short in Ottawa
Well, that was certainly a hockey game.
I'm still trying to process what on earth I just watched. Let's walk through it period by period...
Leafs Report Cards: Toronto gets blown out by shorthanded Penguins team
Pretty much everything that could have gone wrong went wrong tonight.
The Leafs picked up their third consecutive loss tonight, falling to a team that...
Leafs Report Cards: Another “lesson” for the Maple Leafs in loss to Carolina
Oh, the joys of watching the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sometimes diving deeper into the data doesn't help me arrive at a better understanding of this...
Leafs Report Cards: Bad start sinks Toronto, Danault continues to haunt the SBA as...
Let's dispel some myths real quick.
Whenever you see a final score of 5-1, your assumption is that the losing team got their teeth kicked...
Leafs Report Cards: William Nylander stays hot, Toronto wins low-event game in Philadelphia
Well, that was boring... until it wasn't!
There weren't too many scoring chances in this game for either side, but the Leafs were eventually able...
Leafs Report Cards: Morgan Rielly plays hero, Toronto scrapes out an undeserved win
That was such a weird game.
The Leafs didn't deserve the two points tonight, but they'll certainly take them. Given the goaltending matchup and lineups,...
Leafs Report Cards: Rielly double dips, Campbell remains lights-out in win over Rangers
This team has been playing some excellent hockey lately.
With another win against the New York Rangers, that makes 10 out of their last 11...
Leafs Report Cards: Jack Campbell keeps Toronto in the game but offense dries up...
Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Ever Score Again?
Sorry, that's my clickbaity headline.
Toronto lost to Pittsburgh 2-0 on Saturday night, which brings up a funny...
Leafs Report Cards: Mitch Marner scores shorthanded game winner, Toronto shuts out Islanders in...
A Joseph Woll shutout, just like we all expected!
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders by a final score of 3-0 on...
Leafs Report Cards: Toronto enjoys long-overdue offensive outburst, lays beatdown on LA
When shots become goals: the story of puck luck
I talk about shooting percentage a lot in these post-game columns, especially this season with the...
Leafs Report Cards: Odd-man rushes against, shocking officiating combine for ugly loss in Winnipeg
What the hell did we just watch?
This is my reaction -- to all of it.
The countless 2v1s Toronto gave up in the second period;...
Three Takeaways: Maple Leafs blow out New Jersey with four goals in opening 15...
At least they kept it close!
After Monday night's dramatic third-period comeback, the Leafs followed it up with a more one-sided affair on Tuesday evening....
Game in 10: Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
I can’t believe it happened again. I mean, I can, but really, I can’t.
I am not entirely sure what to say here. Brayden Point...
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason Game Review: Leafs cruise to 4-1 win in first...
The Maple Leafs opened the preseason with a 4-1 win over the Senators in the first of two split-squad games on the docket for...
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason Game Review: Järnkrok buries two, Leafs fall 4-2 in...
After a promising start for the Maple Leafs that saw them take a 2-0 lead into the third period, the game fell apart as...
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Preseason Game Review: Matt Murray sharp in debut, Toronto blanks...
The Maple Leafs took care of business against the Canadiens, winning by a score of 3-0 despite the constant line shuffling taking place due...
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Preseason Game Review: Nick Robertson shines, checking line leaves a...
Led by Nick Robertson’s offensive outburst and Ilya Samsonov’s steady play between the pipes, the Maple Leafs took care of business in Belleville against...
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Preseason Game Review: Matt Murray looks sharp again, Nick Robertson...
William Nylander and Alex Kerfoot each scored twice -- each tallying a goal at even strength and on the power play -- and Nick...













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