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.

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Game 13 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Red Wings 2 vs. Maple Leafs 1...

It looked like it might be a heartbreaking night for the Maple Leafs, as they had a strong overall game against Detroit, but trailed...
Leo Komarov

Game 12 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Jets 4 vs. Maple Leafs 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a strong game at home against the Winnipeg Jets, and looked poised for at least a point going into...

Game 11 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 4 vs. Stars 1

The Maple Leafs went into an early lead against Dallas, and while that was short-lived, a couple of goals from Joffrey Lupul in the...

Game Review: Game #11, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Dallas Stars 1

This was a cathartic win by the Maple Leafs on a number of fronts. First and foremost, it was arguably the first time in eleven games this...
Morgan Rielly Penguins

Game 10 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Penguins 4 vs. Leafs 0

One of the worst games the Maple Leafs have played this season saw them struggle to generate anything offensively. They didn't score a goal without...

Game 9 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Rangers 3 vs. Maple Leafs 1

Toronto managed to fix its penalty killing against the Rangers, but it didn't lead to a better result. A Mats Zuccarello hat-trick, highlighted by a...
Jonathan Bernier / New York Rangers

Game Review: Game #9, New York Rangers 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1

The story of this game was simple – it was fairly even, and hard fought from the Leaf perspective, but one team finished more...

Game 8 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Coyotes 4 vs. Leafs 3

The Maple Leafs had penalty killing troubles again in the first period against Arizona, giving up two goals to fall behind. There weren't a lot...

Game 7 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Canadiens 5 vs. Leafs 3

The Leafs fell behind in the first period against Montreal, and while they played a strong game, they were never able to overcome that...

Game Review: Game #7, Montreal Canadiens 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3

52 shots on goal. A feat the Maple Leafs haven't accomplished since 2010. The Leafs lost this game on special teams. Their PK was a hot mess,...
Jack Eichel, Scott Harrington

Game 6 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Sabres 2 vs. Leafs 1 (SO)

There was another early goal in a Leafs game this year, but this time it was Toronto that scored, taking a lead inside the...
Nazem Kadri

Game Review: Game #6, Buffalo Sabres 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1

Jonathan Bernier turned in a stellar performance but the Leafs lost 2-1 in a shootout in their first visit to Buffalo this season. Every season Maple...

Game 5 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Penguins 2 vs. Leafs 1

It's become an overly familiar refrain this season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs were again behind in the first ten minutes as they faced...

Game 4 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Leafs 6 vs. Blue Jackets 3

Scored against in the first four minutes, the Toronto Maple Leafs fell behind again in Columbus, but they were the better team over the course of...

Game Review: Game #5, Pittsburgh Penguins 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1

This would appear to be another one of those "moral victories" for the Maple Leafs in a back-to-back situation. Those are only enjoyable for so...

Game Review: Game #4, Toronto Maple Leafs 6 at Columbus Blue Jackets 3

The Maple Leafs got on the board with their first win of the season in a resounding win against a struggling Columbus team. The opponent:...
Nazem Kadri

Game 3 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Senators 5 vs. Leafs 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a strong start, out-chancing the Ottawa Senators in the first period, but for the third straight game they...

Game Review: Game #3, Ottawa Senators 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 4 (SO)

  Meetings between the Leafs and Senators in recent seasons have typically been high scoring, back-and-forth affairs, particularly at the Air Canada Center. After an inability to score in...

Game 2 Scoring Chances and Zone Entries: Red Wings 4 vs. Leafs 0

Toronto fell behind early again, but unlike their opener they weren't able to get back in the game. The Leafs gave up an early power play...

Game Review: Game #2, Detroit Red Wings 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0

It was a loss that had Leaf fans thinking, "there's 80 more of these?" at the Joe Louis tonight. There wasn’t much to like about the first period...

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