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.

Preseason Game #6 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Montreal Canadiens 2

The Maple Leafs have received hard-working, organized efforts out of their B squads in the last two back-to-back sets against Buffalo and Montreal. Despite falling...

Preseason Game #4 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Buffalo Sabres 1

Carried by a few unexpected performances and a workmanlike effort from a lineup light on NHL regulars, the Maple Leafs won their second consecutive preseason...
Auston Matthews, right, celebrates a first period goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammate William Nylander

Preseason Game #1 Review: Ottawa Senators 6 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

It was exciting to have Leafs hockey back, but this was certainly preseason-calibre and not aided by the poor ice at the Canadian Tire...

ECQF Game #6 Review: Washington Capitals 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1

There was only one way this series could be decided: elimination game overtime. What a game. What a series. What a season. Your game in ten: 1. On...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

ECQF Game #1 Review: Washington Capitals 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

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...

Game #80 Review: Tampa Bay Lightning 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1

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

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...

Game #78 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Buffalo Sabres 2

What Buffalo curse? The Maple Leafs got off to a dream start en route to a 4-2 victory over the Sabres on Monday night and...

Game #77 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Detroit Red Wings 4

In their last ever visit to the Joe Louis Arena, the Maple Leafs won a back-and-forth game to sweep the season series against the...

Game #76 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Nashville Predators 1

Special teams and Frederik Andersen powered the Maple Leafs to their ninth win in their last 12 games on Thursday night in Nashville. With the...

Game #75 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Florida Panthers 2

Auston Matthews made franchise history, while the Leafs stayed ahead of the Boston Bruins in the playoff race thanks to a big two points...

Game #73 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. New Jersey Devils 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of business in the second leg of a back-to-back against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. With Boston's...

Game #72 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs took over third place in the Atlantic Division with a statement win in Columbus on Wednesday night. Your game in ten: 1....
Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Game #71 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Boston Bruins 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs swept the season series against the Boston Bruins for the first time since 1924 with a huge four-point win on Monday night. The universe...

Game #70 Review: Chicago Blackhawks 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1 (OT)

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a valuable point in a good showing against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. With the Islanders losing...

Game #69 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 0

The Maple Leafs put themselves back in control of their playoff destiny with a big bounce-back win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Your game in...

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