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 57 Scoring Chances: Canadiens 2 vs. Maple Leafs 1 (SO)

There wasn't much separating Montreal and Toronto in this game, with both teams having strong stretches. The two teams exchanged goals midway through the...

Game 56 Scoring Chances: Islanders 3 vs. Maple Leafs 2

The Maple Leafs had another horrible start, similar to their game against the Rangers, as they finished the first period behind 2-0 and down...

Game 55 Scoring Chances: Rangers 5 vs. Maple Leafs 4

Toronto had a horrible opening period, out-chanced 12-2 at even strength, but after a late power-play goal they managed to get out of it...

Game 54 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Oilers 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally managed a win, as the Edmonton Oilers showed that the Leafs still have a lot to learn about being...

Game 53 Scoring Chances: Devils 4 vs. Maple Leafs 1

Toronto's struggles continued in New Jersey, as they stretched their losing streak to a new franchise record. The Leafs had a poor first period, falling...

Game 52 Scoring Chances: Predators 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3

The Leafs had a solid opening period at even strength, but were undone by special teams, as Nashville scored shorthanded and on the power-play...

Game 51 Scoring Chances: Flyers 1 vs. Maple Leafs 0

Toronto will be thrilled to see January end, as they lost a 9th straight to close out the month and set a franchise record...

Game 50 Scoring Chances: Coyotes 3 vs. Maple Leafs 1

In the first half of this game, the Leafs were impressive, limiting Arizona's chances and actually getting an even strength goal, from Phil Kessel. The...

Game 49 Scoring Chances: Devils 2 vs. Maple Leafs 1 (SO)

In their first game back since the All Star break, the Maple Leafs showed the type of defensive effort that new coach Peter Horachek...

Game 48 Scoring Chances: Senators 4 vs. Maple Leafs 3

The Leafs had another disaster of a first period in Ottawa, as after getting the first two chances, they were out-chanced 10-2 the rest...

Game 47 Scoring Chances: Hurricanes 4 vs. Maple Leafs 1

In their return home, the Leafs had a bad first period, giving up two goals in forty seconds to fall behind again. They then compounded...

Game 45 Scoring Chances: Sharks 3 vs. Maple Leafs 1

Toronto again had an unfortunate start in California, falling behind 2-0 against San Jose after a pair of goals in an eleven second stretch. The...

Game 44 Scoring Chances: Ducks 4 vs. Maple Leafs 0

The Maple Leafs were a little unfortunate in the opening period, as they out-chanced the Ducks 6-3 at ES but found themselves behind after...

Game Review: Game #44, Anaheim Ducks 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0

Four straight games with under 30 shots against – something the Leafs never achieved under Randy Carlyle. Two games in a row getting shutout –...

Game 43 Scoring Chances: Kings 2 vs. Maple Leafs 0

The Maple Leafs' West Coast trip got off to a poor start, as they had a bad first period, falling behind in the opening...

Game Review: Game #43, Los Angeles Kings 2 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 0

The Maple Leafs made one crucial misstep by being asleep to start the game, and ultimately paid for it in a hard-fought and tightly-contested...

Game Review: Game #43, Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2

This was more like the game fans were picturing following a coaching change. Despite Franson and Phaneuf (falling over) teaming up for an early blunder leading...
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Game 42 Scoring Chances: Maple Leafs 5 vs. Blue Jackets 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first victory in the post-Carlyle era, as a great opening period powered them past the Columbus Blue Jackets. In...

Game 41 Scoring Chances: Capitals 6 vs. Maple Leafs 2

In their first game post-Randy Carlyle, the Maple Leafs ended up with another big defeat, beaten 6-2 by the Capitals. For the first two periods,...

Game 40 Scoring Chances: Jets 5 vs. Maple Leafs 1

The Leafs' long road trip came to an end with a bad loss, as Winnipeg thoroughly outplayed them. The first five minutes were a...

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