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Everything you need to know about last night’s Leafs game is broken down by an MLHS writer within minutes of the final buzzer.

Game Review: Maple Leafs deserve a better fate but find another way to lose...

The Maple Leafs are finding ways to lose games right now. For the first time since April 2021 (i.e., the Covid-impacted, Canadian division season),...
John Tavares, Maple Leafs

Game Review: Maple Leafs’ possession problems persist in deserved loss to Kings

It’s a rare feat to get outshot 37-15 while starting with the puck 72% of the time off the faceoffs, but the Maple Leafs...

Game Review: Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs’ penalty kill dig too big of a hole...

The Maple Leafs dropped their third consecutive game, largely due to another leaky start. The Leafs have conceded seven goals in the first periods...

Game Review: Craig Berube searching for answers after wretched weekend for the Maple Leafs

This was an ugly weekend of hockey for the Maple Leafs. Process-wise, this 5-4 loss to Carolina was more akin to an 8-3 blowout than...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs

Game Review: Maple Leafs concede cheap early goals, Anthony Stolarz struggles in loss to...

While the Boston Bruins won five straight entering this game, they were without Elias Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, and they still managed to claw...
Matias Maccelli, Maple Leafs

Game Review: Maple Leafs continue third-period excellence in win over Utah

Stating the Maple Leafs badly needed a response effort after what was ultimately a comeback win over Pittsburgh is maybe overstating matters slightly, but...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs vs. Penguins

Game Review: Maple Leafs pull awful effort out of the fire with big third-period...

There are many storylines emerging early in this Maple Leafs season, but one of the main ones is that they haven’t been able to...

Game Review: Easton Cowan opens his NHL account as Maple Leafs pick up hard-earned...

First and foremost, let’s hope Chris Tanev is okay. It was a scary scene, but the initial news that he is feeling okay, passed...
Cayden Primeau, Maple Leafs

Game Review: Defensive issues continue to plague Maple Leafs in 6-3 loss to Columbus

Just like everyone else tonight, it looked like the Maple Leafs' minds were on the Toronto Blue Jays instead of the task at hand.  The...

Game Review: Matthew Knies & Max Domi both double down as Maple Leafs edge...

The Maple Leafs overcame a slow start with a better (and resilient) final 40 minutes to take the two points on offer against the...

Game Review: John Tavares continues hot start as Maple Leafs snap three-game losing streak

Sheldon Keefe once quipped about Jake McCabe: “He arrives at the puck in a bad mood.” McCabe wasn’t a standout physical presence in the...

Game Review: Defensive leakiness continues as Maple Leafs lose third straight game

The Blue Jays are off to a dream start to the World Series, but the Maple Leafs are officially under .500 now, and it’s...
Anthony Stolarz of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Game Review: Anthony Stolarz demands more from his team after Leafs’ OT loss to...

Clearly, the lead story tonight is Anthony Stolarz’s frustration after the game. What were you seeing and feeling when Mason Marchment crashed into you? Stolarz: I...
Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs

Game Review: Anthony Stolarz outbattles Shesterkin, Maple Leafs edge Rangers in OT

The Maple Leafs and Rangers recorded just four shot attempts each at five-on-five in the first period of this game, with special teams time...

Game Review: Maple Leafs’ stars roar to life offensively in 7-4 win over Nashville

The Maple Leafs' stars woke up offensively, and their depth scoring continued to chip in as they lit up the Nashville Predators for seven...

Game Review: Maple Leafs struggle for offense, concede late goal in frustrating regulation loss...

The Maple Leafs were hard done by in this 3-2 regulation loss to Detroit, but they also need more out of the top of...

Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch

After winning their home opener, the Maple Leafs carried the same lineup into this game on the road.  In Detroit, it was a different story....
William Nylander, Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens

Game Review: Maple Leafs do enough to win season opener over Montreal

A big night in Toronto sports. This game generally lacked the level of competitive fire or physical intensity you might expect -- or at least...
Scott Laughton, Maple Leafs

Preseason Game Notes: Scott Laughton & Steven Lorentz pile up points as Maple Leafs...

Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz had themselves a night -- combining for four goals and seven points -- as the Maple Leafs coasted to...
Bobby McMann, Maple Leafs vs. Senators

Preseason Game Notes: A first look at Matthews-Maccelli, Cowan grabs a point, Joshua’s preseason...

After building a 2-0 lead through 20 minutes, the Maple Leafs never added to it and then lost their two-goal advantage on special teams...