Game Reviews

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

Nazem Kadri Sabres

Game 77 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Sabres 4 vs. Leafs 1

Toronto had a slow start in the last game of March, falling behind in the first period against the Sabres and struggling to dig...

Game 76 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 5 vs. Panthers 2

The Leafs' power-play was excellent as they won the second half a back-to-back in Florida. The Leafs didn't score a goal at 5-on-5, but a...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 75 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Lightning 3 vs. Leafs 0

This was an unlucky game for Toronto, with the Leafs getting off to a great start only to find themselves behind 2-0. Tampa Bay added...

Game 74 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Bruins 3 vs. Leafs 1

Toronto had a strong start in their last game against the Bruins this season, taking the lead but falling behind seven minutes into the second...

Game 73 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 6 vs. Ducks 5 (OT)

A wild game saw Toronto fall behind early only to storm ahead four minutes later and extend the lead to 4-1 midway through the...

Game 72 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 5 vs. Flames 2

Toronto extended its strong recent run with a win over Calgary. After exchanging goals in the first two periods, Toronto took the lead early in...

Game #72 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Calgary Flames 2

10 thoughts on a great night at the ACC, highlighted by William Nylander's first career three-point night. 1 - Calling Nazem Kadri for embellishment on a play...

Game 71 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 4 vs. Sabres 1

Buffalo took a lead late in the first period despite some strong play from Toronto. The Leafs fought back and tied it through William Nylander...

Game 70 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Panthers 4 vs. Leafs 1

Toronto weren't able to keep things going against their Floridian visitors, but were pretty unlucky to lose as two fluky goals by Jussi Jokinen...

Game 69 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 4 vs. Lightning 1

Toronto put together an impressive performance against the Lightning, with first Leaf goals for Connor Carrick and Ben Smith putting them ahead. A pair...

Game 68 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 1 vs. Red Wings 0

In the second half of a back-to-back, the Maple Leafs were able to hold off Detroit. After almost two scoreless periods, Michael Grabner's breakaway chance...

Game 67 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Senators 4 vs. Leafs 0

After a series of close games, Toronto were outmatched against Ottawa, beaten easily to complete a sweep of the season series. This was a relatively...

Game 66 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 4 vs. Islanders 3 (SO)

The Islanders and Toronto exchanged goals throughout the game, with neither side holding a lead for more than a few minutes. This included late in...
Nazem Kadri Sabres

Game 65 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Sabres 4 vs. Leafs 3 (SO)

Toronto raced out to a lead against Buffalo with a goal in the first 30 seconds and a Brad Boyes powerplay marker. Zach Hyman kept the lead...

Game Review #65: Buffalo Sabres 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3 (SO)

It was a battle of the basement tonight at the Air Canada Centre, with an abundance of young talent featured between the Sabres and Maple Leafs. The...

Game 64 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Senators 3 vs. Leafs 2

In Dion Phaneuf's return to Toronto, it looked like the Leafs might be able to take a win from it, leading by one going...
Gardiner Minnesota

Game 63 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Wild 2 vs. Leafs 1

Toronto did well to take the lead against Minnesota in the second half of a back-to-back, but the Wild scored two powerplay goals to extend...

Game 62 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Capitals 3 vs. Leafs 2

Two goals in less than 30 seconds opened up a Washington lead late in the opening period, but a first NHL goal for Nikita Soshnikov...

Game Review #62: Washington Capitals 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

When you’re bottom of the standings with one of the youngest rosters, playing against the runaway Presidents Trophy favorites, a chart like this should lend...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 61 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Lightning 2 vs. Leafs 1

The Leafs' youth movement got started fully with Steven Stamkos in town, as a number of call ups bolstered Toronto's lineup post-trade deadline. Two goals...

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