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Battle of Ontario Preview, and the Maple Leafs’ playoff lineup — MLHS Podcast Ep....
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Battle of Ontario round-one matchup, the questions to resolve with the Leafs'...
Craig Berube on the biggest surprise of the Leafs’ season: “Matthew Knies has surprised...
Ahead of the final regular-season game, head coach Craig Berube discussed managing a meaningless game #82, the status of his injured players for Game...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Game #82 Preview, Projected Lines &...
The Maple Leafs' only goals in the final regular-season matchup of the 2024-25 season against the Detroit Red Wings: Roll the lines, and don't...
Craig Berube on whether Mitch Marner’s 100-point milestone could provide a boost heading into...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres, which improved the team's record to 51-26-4 and clinched...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres – Game #81 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
An Atlantic Division title and two individual milestones are up for grabs in the penultimate game of the regular season for the Maple Leafs...
Craig Berube on Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s status for Game 1 of the playoffs: “He’s tough...
Ahead of Tuesday's game in Buffalo, head coach Craig Berube discussed the opportunity to clinch first place in the Atlantic Division, the status of...
Craig Berube on the challenge of picking a playoff starter in the Leafs’ net:...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, which improved the team's record to 50-26-4.
On the team's...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Game #80 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs have an opportunity to clinch the Atlantic Division title with a result in Carolina plus a little help elsewhere, but it...
Craig Berube on the Leafs’ OT win over Montreal: “We helped our (five) defensemen...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 1-0 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens, which improved the team's record to 49-26-4 and...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #79 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs will need to overcome playing a defenseman short as they hope to inch themselves two points closer to an Atlantic Division...
Craig Berube on the final Leafs vs. Habs matchup of the season: “I know...
Ahead of Saturday's game, head coach Craig Berube discussed managing a game with only five defensemen, William Nylander's recent ice time, Simon Benoit elevating...
Maple Leafs in the driver’s seat in the Atlantic Division race, and the potential...
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs' trip through Florida, how they match up vs. the Panthers...
Craig Berube on the Leafs playing with five defensemen vs. Montreal on Saturday: “Our...
After Friday's practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the injury status of Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, Jani Hakanpaa, and Max Pacioretty, shifting Calle Jarnkrok...
Jani Hakanpaa on his progress toward a potential playoff return with the Maple Leafs:...
After Friday's practice, Jani Hakanpaa discussed his progress toward potentially suiting up again for NHL game action and the experience of spending most of...
Anthony Petrielli joins Sportsnet’s Leafs Talk to break down the Maple Leafs’ big OT...
MLHS’ Anthony Petrielli joins JD Bunkis on Sportsnet’s post-game Leafs Talk show to digest the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay...
Jon Cooper on the Lightning going 0-3-1 vs. the Leafs this season: “If they...
Lightning head coach Jon Cooper discussed his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs, who swept the 2024-25 regular-season series against Tampa.
On the...
Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ hat trick in a big OT win over Tampa:...
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, which improved the team's record to 48-26-4...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #78 Preview, Projected Lines &...
The Maple Leafs are looking to complete the season-series sweep against the Tampa Bay Lightning (two points behind, same games played) in a big...
Jon Cooper on the Lightning losing the first three games of the season series...
Ahead of the final game of the Leafs vs. Lightning season series, head coaches Craig Berube and Jon Cooper discussed a big game in...
Paul Maurice after the Panthers’ 3-1 win over the Leafs: “We needed to win...
Panthers head coach Paul Maurice discussed his team's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs, which ended their five-game losing slide and closed out the...
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game 6 Preview, Projected...
Honour. Pride. Courage. Do the Leafs live these traits tonight, or are they just words on their jersey collars/dressing room wall? (8:00 p.m. EST,...
