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.

And that’s a wrap

So ends the three-week nightmare that derailed a promising 2014 Leaf playoff bid. So begins weeks of soul searching while the real teams...

Game Review: Game #81, Panthers 4 vs. Leafs 2

About that pre-game talk of pride and putting in a good effort for Drew MacIntyre in his first ever start... He’s not mad at himself,...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning - TAMPA, FL - APRIL 8

Game Review: Game #80, Lightning 3 vs. Maple Leafs 0

I mostly watched this one with my eyes half glazed over, dozing in and out of consciousness, with a smell of burnt toast lingering,...

Game Review: Game #79, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 vs Winnipeg Jets 4

This game was a fitting end to the Maple Leafs’ playoff chase, and a fitting final home game in the Randy Carlyle era. 15 shots after...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins

Game Review: Game #78, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Boston Bruins 3

The Maple Leafs were done after the Red Wings loss, but would that stop them from turning it on in their final six games,...

Game Review: Game #77, Maple Leafs 3 vs. Flames 2

The Calgary Flames were just what the doctor ordered for the Leafs, at least as far as ending the losing skid goes. The 10-game...

Game Review: Game #75, Flyers 4 vs. Leafs 2

Anyone following this team in earnest over the last two seasons is familiar with a number of this young group's faults. One is their...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs St. Louis Blues

Game Review: Game #74, Blues 5 at Maple Leafs 3

At what point do we stop saying the next game is a “must win?” Tonight was a must win and the Leafs came out...

Game Review: Game #73, Devils 3 vs. Leafs 2

It may have been one of James Reimer's final starts as a Leaf, depending on how soon Jonathan Bernier returns. It sure has been...

Game Review: Game #72, Canadiens 4 at Leafs 3

This is may be the darkest night in Leafland since May 13, 2003. It was a crucial loss to the Montreal Canadiens that took...

Game Review: Game #71, Lightning 5 vs. Leafs 3

First off, more important than the outcome of the game, the good news is that Paul Ranger is expected to check out of the...

Game Review: Game #70, Red Wings 3 vs. Leafs 2

It's amazing how quickly things can change at this time of the season. Combined with the loss in Washington, this four-point swing puts the...

Game Review: Game #69, Capitals 4 vs. Leafs 2

The Maple Leafs took a couple of big wins out of Anaheim and Los Angeles, only to come out flat as a bottle of...

Game Review: Game #68, Maple Leafs 3 vs. LA Kings 2

This night was to be Jonathan Bernier's chance to put one over on his old team. He has taken over the number one spot...

Game Review: Game #66, Leafs 3 at Ducks 1

The Maple Leafs rose to the level of competition with a good team effort and beat Randy Carlyle's (Holland, Lupul and Gardiner's as well)...

Game Review: Game #65, Leafs 4 vs. Flyers 3 (OT)

I’d love to say it doesn’t matter how you get the points at this time of season, but forget the constant chatter about the...
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Game Review: Game #64, Maple Leafs 3 vs. Rangers 2 (OT)

// The Toronto Maple Leafs, eh guys? Never a dull moment. This game was firmly in Toronto's control at 2-0 when they took to the...

Game Review: Game #63, Blue Jackets 2 vs. Leafs 1

Good-enough first and third periods were spoiled by a lack of finish and a nightmare second 20 as the Maple Leafs dropped a 2-1...

Game Review: Game #62, Canadiens 4 vs. Leafs 3 (OT)

Jonathan Bernier took a costly penalty in the overtime frame, and Max Pacioretty scored his second of the game to give the Montreal Canadiens...

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