In-depth analysis of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Playoff Notebook – Pushed to the Brink – April 22

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 22, 2017

One big reason the Leafs were successful in making the playoffs this season was their special teams. It went under the radar, but they...

ECQF Game #5 Review: Washington Capitals 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1

2017 NHL Playoffs Alec Brownscombe - Apr 22, 2017

In yet another game decided by overtime, the Maple Leafs are now on the brink of elimination after a hard-fought 2-1 defeat in Game 5. Your...

Playoff Notebook – Best of Three – April 20

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 20, 2017

Frederik Andersen summed up Game 4 best: "We didn't play anywhere close to what we're capable of... We beat ourselves." And yet the Washington Capitals...

ECQF Game #4 Review: Washington Capitals 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 4

2017 NHL Playoffs Alec Brownscombe - Apr 20, 2017

The series is going back to Washington knotted at 2-2 after the Leafs couldn't quite climb out of another early hole in Game 4. Your game...

Playoff Notebook – Leafs take the series lead – April 18

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 18, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs are leading a playoff series for the first time since beating the Ottawa Senators in game 7 on April 20th,...

ECQF Game #3 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Washington Capitals 3

2017 NHL Playoffs Alec Brownscombe - Apr 18, 2017

In yet another thrilling extra-time decision in a series that has quickly become must-watch theatre, the Maple Leafs took Game 3 thanks to Tyler Bozak's OT winner...

Playoff Notebook – Reason to Believe – April 16

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 16, 2017

Before this series started, if I told you that each of the first two games in Washington would go to overtime and Toronto would return...

ECQF Game #2 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Washington Capitals 3

2017 NHL Playoffs Alec Brownscombe - Apr 16, 2017

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

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 14, 2017

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

2017 NHL Playoffs Alec Brownscombe - Apr 14, 2017

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

Analysis Gus Katsaros - Apr 13, 2017

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

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 11, 2017

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

Analysis Anthony Petrielli - Apr 10, 2017

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

Game Reviews MLHS Staff - Apr 7, 2017

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

Game Reviews Alec Brownscombe - Apr 5, 2017

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...