ECQF Game #2 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Washington Capitals 3
In their most dramatic victory since game 6 versus Boston in 2013, the Maple Leafs came out on top of a gruelling 92-minute battle...
Playoff Notebook – Capitals take Game 1 – April 14
You never know what you are going to get in the first period of a new playoff series.
Both teams had three full days to...
ECQF Game #1 Review: Washington Capitals 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2
A missed opportunity, or an encouraging sign that the Maple Leafs could stretch this into a long series?
The Leafs went up 2-0 inside 10...
Toronto Maple Leafs Systems: What to look for vs. Washington
An overview of the Maple Leafs' systems in each zone ahead of their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals.
Even Strength
Defensive Zone
The Leafs' preferred...
Pre-scouting the Washington Capitals Power Play
The Washington Capitals again owned one of the best power plays (PP) in the regular season this year, finishing tied for third at 23.1%. Their...
Leafs Notebook – Getting Ready for Washington – April 10
The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially qualified for the playoffs after a full 82-game season for the first time since 2003-04. That sounds great.
They will...
Game #80 Review: Tampa Bay Lightning 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1
The Maple Leafs will need at least 81 games to punch their playoff ticket after dropping a 4-1 decision to a hungrier, more organized...
Game #79 Review: Washington Capitals 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1
The Maple Leafs had their four-game winning streak snapped by the high-flying Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
With the Senators and Bruins both winning, the Leafs...
Game #78 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Buffalo Sabres 2
What Buffalo curse? The Maple Leafs got off to a dream start en route to a 4-2 victory over the Sabres on Monday night and...
Leafs Notebook – April 3
There is a lot to get into before the final week of the season begins.
It's been a crazy, fun and surprising season, and it...
Game #77 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Detroit Red Wings 4
In their last ever visit to the Joe Louis Arena, the Maple Leafs won a back-and-forth game to sweep the season series against the...
Game #76 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Nashville Predators 1
Special teams and Frederik Andersen powered the Maple Leafs to their ninth win in their last 12 games on Thursday night in Nashville.
With the...
Game #75 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Florida Panthers 2
Auston Matthews made franchise history, while the Leafs stayed ahead of the Boston Bruins in the playoff race thanks to a big two points...
Leafs Notebook – The Final Two Weeks – March 27
Near the end of the 2013-14 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to be cruising to a playoff spot playing a shotgun style of...
Game #73 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. New Jersey Devils 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of business in the second leg of a back-to-back against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
With Boston's...
Game #72 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs took over third place in the Atlantic Division with a statement win in Columbus on Wednesday night.
Your game in ten:
1....
Game #71 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Boston Bruins 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs swept the season series against the Boston Bruins for the first time since 1924 with a huge four-point win on Monday night.
The universe...
Leafs Notebook – March 20
Lots to talk about, so let's get straight into the notes this week.
Enjoy.
Notes
- Seemingly left out of all the reports about the much-discussed Leafs...
Game #70 Review: Chicago Blackhawks 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1 (OT)
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a valuable point in a good showing against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.
With the Islanders losing...
Game #69 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 0
The Maple Leafs put themselves back in control of their playoff destiny with a big bounce-back win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Your game in...














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