Game Review: Game #27, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Calgary Flames 1
If you're Randy Carlyle, in terms of process, you're probably only really happy with the middle 20 minutes in this game (and of course...
Game Review: Game #28, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings 1 (SO)
The Leafs deserved to lose this game 4 or 5 to 1.
Enter James Reimer.
In somewhat of a thrown-to-the-wolves situation, low on game reps and...
Game Review: Game #29, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Detroit Red Wings 1
With the chance to flip Wednesday night’s script, the Maple Leafs showed some killer instinct by outplaying a tired Wings team.
Even a hot goalie...
Game 30 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 4 vs. Kings 3 (SO)
Through the first half of this game, the Leafs looked in great shape, especially given it was the second half of a back-to-back; they...
Game Review: Game #31, Maple Leafs 6 vs. Anaheim Ducks 2
The opponent doesn’t seem to matter; no team has an answer for the Leafs’ four-line attack at the moment.
Tonight it was the League’s hottest...
Game Review: Game #32, Carolina Hurricanes 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1
It’s not a particularly shocking revelation: The Leafs have enough talent to beat any team in this League, but they can be made to...
Game 41 Scoring Chances: Capitals 6 vs. Maple Leafs 2
In their first game post-Randy Carlyle, the Maple Leafs ended up with another big defeat, beaten 6-2 by the Capitals.
For the first two periods,...
Game Review: Game #43, Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2
This was more like the game fans were picturing following a coaching change.
Despite Franson and Phaneuf (falling over) teaming up for an early blunder leading...
Game 42 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Blue Jackets 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first victory in the post-Carlyle era, as a great opening period powered them past the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In...
Game Review: Game #43, Los Angeles Kings 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0
The Maple Leafs made one crucial misstep by being asleep to start the game, and ultimately paid for it in a hard-fought and tightly-contested...
Game 43 Scoring Chances: Kings 2 vs. Maple Leafs 0
The Maple Leafs' West Coast trip got off to a poor start, as they had a bad first period, falling behind in the opening...
Game Review: Game #44, Anaheim Ducks 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0
Four straight games with under 30 shots against – something the Leafs never achieved under Randy Carlyle.
Two games in a row getting shutout –...
Game 48 Scoring Chances: Senators 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3
The Leafs had another disaster of a first period in Ottawa, as after getting the first two chances, they were out-chanced 10-2 the rest...
Game 67 Scoring Chances: Islanders 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
After a terrible game on Saturday, the Leafs had a strong response, with one of their best first periods in a while.
They had the...
Game 68 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 4 vs. Sabres 3 (SO)
Three goals in a wild two minute stretch left Toronto and Buffalo tied after the first period, with the two teams being nearly level...
Game 69 Scoring Chances: Flames 6 vs. Maple Leafs 3
Toronto have had some horrible starts this year, but this was one of the worst. They didn't generate a single even strength chance in...
Game 70 Scoring Chances: Canucks 4 vs. Maple Leafs 1
The Leafs again had a terrible first period, in what's become a trend in recent games.
While they at least managed some chances at even...
Game 71 Scoring Chances: Oilers 4 vs. Maple Leafs 1
The depressing thing about the current state of the Leafs is that the first period, which saw them fall behind 4-0 in just eleven...
Game 72 – SJS 4, TOR 1 – An even worse start for Toronto
In the last few weeks, the Leafs have clearly established an identity. Unfortunately, that identity is one of a team that isn't ready to...
Game 73 Scoring Chances: Senators 5 vs. Maple Leafs 3
For the fifth straight game, the Leafs were badly out-chanced in the opening period.
Ottawa dominated proceedings, getting ten of the eleven chances and beating...














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