Game #38 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Anaheim Ducks 0
The difference between the Jonathan Bernier that was letting in deflating early goals earlier in the season and the one that held the fort...
Mike Babcock’s “swinging centre” breakout
When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Mike Babcock, I went through his systems to paint a picture of what to expect from the team...
Game 37 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 4 vs. Blues 1
The first game of 2015 was a strong performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who snapped a long home losing streak against the Blues.
They...
Game #37 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. St. Louis Blues 1
Why change what’s working? Straight into the notes from tonight’s 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
- Who had the Leafs going 6-0-0 against...
Game 36 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 3 vs. Penguins 2 (SO)
One of the more entertaining games the Maple Leafs have played this season saw them exchanging chances with Pittsburgh, forcing some excellent play out...
Game #36 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 2 (SO)
It took nine attempts, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have won the second game of a back to back for the first time this season...
Game 35 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Islanders 6 vs. Leafs 3
Despite carrying most of the play, New York managed to put three goals behind Jonathan Bernier in the opening period.
P.A. Parenteau cut the lead...
Game 34 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 3 vs. Islanders 1
Toronto made its first trip to Brooklyn as the post-Christmas season got underway.
The Leafs played a strong game, and pulled ahead with two quick-fire...
Game #34 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. New York Islanders 1
Still in holiday mode, but here are some notes on a good win by the Maple Leafs in their first game back from the break.
- After...
Game 33 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Coyotes 3 vs. Leafs 2
After Toronto took the lead in the first period, Shane Doan scored twice in the next 21 seconds, marking the fastest three goals in...
Game #33 Review: Arizona Coyotes 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2
I'm off for the Christmas holiday and the 9 p.m. puck drop means it's late, so here is your game review in note form.
- It...
Game 32 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 7 vs. Avalanche 4
A wild game started the Maple Leafs' two-game trip out West.
Toronto fell behind Colorado in the first three minutes, but scored three power-play goals and...
Game #32 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 7 vs. Colorado Avalanche 4
For a franchise that's paying a retired Nathan Horton over $5 million a season to ensure David Clarkson doesn't play for the team, does...
Game 31 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 5 vs. Kings 0
Los Angeles came to town, and played a tight game with the Leafs for fifty minutes before things got out of hand in Toronto favour...
Game #31 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Los Angeles Kings 0
The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing some pretty good hockey as of late.
While it’s been a four-game streak of hot sticks that won’t last...
Game #30 Review: San Jose Sharks 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
For the second consecutive game, the Maple Leafs scored four and held a multi-goal lead only to fall apart and lose in overtime, as...
Game 30 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Sharks 5 vs. Leafs 4 (OT)
Toronto again fell behind early, giving up a pair of power-play goals to the Sharks.
The Leafs picked up their play after that, moving into...
Game 29 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Lightning 5 vs. Leafs 4 (OT)
It took less than three minutes for Jonathan Bernier to be beaten in his NHL return, but the Maple Leafs responded well and led...
Brendan Shanahan: He’s Changed – Part VII
So, let's take Brendan Shanahan in 1987 in Piestany — whaling away on some Russian kid in the dark — and freeze him in...
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