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.

Game 25 Scoring Chances: Devils 5 vs. Maple Leafs 3

Toronto had a bad start against a short-handed Devils team, falling behind 8-4 in ES Chances, and 1-0 on the scoreboard. However, they seemed...

Game Review: Game #24, Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Dallas Stars 3

The high-scoring Maple Leafs won a game over a reeling opponent in mostly-convincing fashion, extending their points streak to five games and improving their...

Game 24 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Stars 3

The Leafs started December with another strong performance, which was similar to their game against the Capitals. The first period was even in chances at...

Game Review: Game #22, Pittsburgh Penguins 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3 (OT)

A point out of a visit with the league's best and highest-scoring team (15-4-2 with a +27 goal differential after this win) is something any team...

Game 22 Scoring Chances: Penguins 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3 (OT)

Toronto finished its season series with Pittsburgh, ending up clearly second-best in chances in all three games. In this one, though, they managed to earn...

Game Review: Game #21, Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Detroit Red Wings 1

The Maple Leafs played a patient, disciplined game en route to a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. They were certainly out possessed in...

Game 21 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 4 vs. Red Wings 1

The Maple Leafs played a strong, low-chance game against a Red Wings team that dominated them in chances in two previous meetings. Toronto had more chances...

Game Review: Game #20, Maple Leafs 5 vs. Lightning 2

Win or lose, the Maple Leafs haven't done anything half way in the past couple of weeks. It goes without saying that this was a...

Game 20 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Lightning 2

If the last eight days have taught us anything, it's that this is an inconsistent Leafs team. After a terrible performance against Nashville, they came...

Game Review: Game #19, Nashville Predators 9, Toronto Maple Leafs 2

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Game 19 Scoring Chances: Predators 9 vs. Maple Leafs 2

One of the ugliest displays I've seen from a Leaf team in a long time unfolded on Tuesday, as they were routed 9-2 by...

Game Review: Game #18, Buffalo Sabres 6 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

There’s no such thing as a good team that is inconsistent. The definition of a good team is one that is consistent. By extension, mediocre...

Game Review: Game #16, Toronto Maple Leafs 6 vs. Boston Bruins 1

There will be some debate after this win as to whether the Leafs were just that good or the Bruins were just that “off.” Zdeno...
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Game 16 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 6 vs. Bruins 1

After losing out in their last game against Boston, Toronto came out strong last night, dominating the first ten minutes and getting a goal...

Game Review: Game #15, Maple Leafs 5 vs. Senators 3

It was the first game the Maple Leafs have won without a Phil Kessel point this season. And it came in a five-goal game for the...

Game 15 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Senators 3

After playing a wild game with the Rangers last night, tonight's game, the makeup for the postponement from the 22nd, was another exciting and...

Game Review: Game #14, Maple Leafs 5 vs. Rangers 4

It was an entertaining Saturday night win by the Maple Leafs and, as the scoreline would suggest, not a banner night defensively for either...

Game 14 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. NY Rangers 4

The Leafs had another dismal start, falling behind in the first minute, but ended up on top of a wild opening period, up 3-2...

Game Review: Game #13, Avalanche 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3 (SO)

We shouldn’t have to spill ink on the head-scratching decision that was the Morgan Rielly scratch, but it ended up clearly affecting the game...

Game Review: Game #12, Arizona Coyotes 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2

Unprepared to start the game. That was the story of the Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday night as they tried to...

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