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Game #17 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 2 vs. Vegas Golden Knights 1 (OT)
It took 17 games, but the Frederik Andersen-led Toronto Maple Leafs have strung together their first three-game winning streak of the season after an...
Game #15 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Philadelphia Flyers 3 (SO)
The Toronto Maple Leafs prevailed in the shootout after a disappointing final two periods in Philadelphia on Saturday night.
Your game in ten:
1. The Leafs...
On the Toronto Maple Leafs’ toughness question and their 6-5-2 start
It’s been a not-so-hot week for the Toronto Maple Leafs' perceived toughness level.
On Friday night against San Jose, Auston Matthews took a high hit...
Game #12 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. San Jose Sharks 1
The Toronto Maple Leafs put together a much-needed 60-minute effort against a tired San Jose team on Friday night, picking up a 4-1 win...
Game #10 Review: Columbus Blue Jackets 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
The Toronto Maple Leafs started ugly, finished ugly, and — tough calls aside — got what they deserved with a 4-3 overtime loss to...
On Mike Babcock, Auston Matthews’ ice time, and reasonable vs. ridiculous criticism
No shortage of Toronto Maple Leafs fans are seeing red about the coaching job of Mike Babcock — and the latest criticism makes it...
John Tavares to miss at least two weeks with a broken finger: What now?
A tough break for the Toronto Maple Leafs: captain John Tavares will miss a minimum of two weeks with a broken finger sustained late...
Game #8 Review: Washington Captals 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3
The Toronto Maple Leafs let a 2-0 lead slip away in what was a missed opportunity in a tough back-to-back situation on Wednesday night...
Game #7 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Minnesota Wild 2
It wasn’t a picturesque performance, but the Toronto Maple Leafs took care of business against a tired and struggling Minnesota Wild team with a...
Game #6 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Detroit Red Wings 2
The bottom six drove the bus as the Toronto Maple Leafs overcame another early deficit to pick up a much-needed bounce-back win over the...
Game #2 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Morgan Rielly and Mitch Marner led the way with three-point nights as the Toronto Maple Leafs stayed perfect on the season with a 4-1...
Game #1 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 5 vs. Ottawa Senators 3
The Toronto Maple Leafs left the opening night of their 2019-20 season with a new captain and two points in hand.
Your game in ten:
1. ...
John Tavares named the 25th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history
It’s official: John Tavares has been named the 25th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs franchise history.
While the C is more of a symbolic designation...
What Mikko Rantanen’s new deal says about the Mitch Marner contract negotiation
The numbers are now in on the Brayden Point, Patrik Laine, and Mikko Rantanen contracts, giving us a more complete picture of how the...
Preseason Game Notes: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Montreal Canadiens 0
The Toronto Maple Leafs brought an AHL roster into Montreal and picked up a 3-0 win over an NHL-calibre Canadiens squad on Monday night.
A...
Preseason Game Notes: Buffalo Sabres 5 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 3
The Toronto Maple Leafs fell to a stronger Buffalo team in the second half of a preseason home-and-home on Saturday.
Player notes, post-game quotes, and...
Preseason Game Notes: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Buffalo Sabres 0
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of preseason over a Buffalo Sabres team light on NHL regulars on Friday night.
Player notes,...
Analysis: Kyle Dubas pays up to go long-term with the Mitch Marner deal
The ink has now dried on Mitch Marner’s new six-year, $10.893 million AAV contract.
The common reaction to the news: Relieved it’s over, widespread agreement...
Analysis: Mitch Marner saga approaches its next “deadline”, Jake Gardiner signs with Carolina Hurricanes
Earlier this week, reports from Pierre LeBrun and Elliotte Friedman suggested a small glimmer of hope in the form of possible common ground between...
Analysis: Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Jordan Schmaltz in exchange for Andreas Borgman
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired 25-year-old right-shot defenseman Jordan Schmaltz in return for Andreas Borgman, the club announced on Thursday.
A converted defenseman entering...