Zach Payne
Zach Payne is a lifelong Leafs fan, MRU Journalism major, and contributor to Maple Leafs Hot Stove. Follow him on Twitter: twitter.com/PayneZach
Game in 10: Maple Leafs second best in 3-1 loss to the Capitals
The Maple Leafs did not break out efficiently enough, possess the puck enough, or sustain enough offensive-zone time in this 3-1 loss to a...
Game in 10: Special teams turn the tide, Stolarz nets first Leaf shutout as...
For the first time in 15 years, the Maple Leafs shut out the Boston Bruins thanks to stellar special teams play (6-for-6 PK /...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues – Game #8 Projected Lines & TV...
Coming off an unacceptable performance in Columbus, the Maple Leafs return home in search of a response effort against Craig Berube’s old team, the...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins – Game #4 Preview, Projected Lines & TV...
The Maple Leafs are receiving a much-needed offensive reinforcement as they attempt to end their home-ice playoff losing streak and avoid a 3-1 series...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins — Game #2 Preview, Projected Lineups & TV...
Following a frustrating Game 1 in which many familiar playoff issues reared their ugly heads, the Maple Leafs will need a cleaner and tighter...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs’ balanced offense continues to roll in high-scoring win over...
Despite taking a 5-1 lead into the third period, Maple Leafs fans needed to hold their breath until the final buzzer as Toronto narrowly...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
Still missing Mitch Marner, the Maple Leafs return from a five-day break in Philadelphia with a matchup against the Tortorella-less Flyers (7:30 p.m. EST,...
Game in 10: Auston Matthews notches first-career five-point night, William Nylander registers 500th point...
The Maple Leafs avoided a letdown game against a basement-dwelling opponent, absolutely destroying the Ducks by a score of 9-2.
Despite the notable absences in...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs fail to sustain their fast start, concede more easy...
The Maple Leafs started hot but couldn’t keep their foot on the gas and yet again gave up some cheap and easy goals as...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs flaunt team toughness, scoring depth in impressive win over...
The Maple Leafs allowed fewer than four goals on home ice (finally) and received meaningful offensive contributions from the bottom six, fuelling an impressive,...
Game in 10: Nylander, Rielly, and Woll lead the way again in Maple Leafs’...
The Maple Leafs' stars produced offensively and they received another standout performance in net from Joseph Woll, powering Toronto to a 4-1 win for...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs’ leaky transition defense sinks them in loss to Chicago
A string of defensive breakdowns and an inability to consistently generate offense inside the dots resulted in a disappointing 4-1 loss for the Maple...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Round 2, Game 2 – Preview &...
The Maple Leafs failed to capitalize on their chances in a run-and-gun Game 1, while the Panthers made the most of theirs en route...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Round 1, Game 3 – Preview...
With the series tied at 1-1 following two lopsided games, the series shifts to Tampa as the Maple Leafs look to roll over some...
Game in 10: Woll stops 45 shots, Knies tallies first NHL point as tired...
Despite dressing 17 skaters while resting Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, the Maple Leafs found a way to beat a full Lightning lineup thanks...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs lose Matt Murray to injury, drop two points in...
Despite controlling play and the majority of the scoring chances, the Maple Leafs made a few costly mistakes and were not as efficient as...
Game in 10: John Tavares ends goal drought, Joseph Woll shines between the pipes...
John Tavares scored twice to end an eight-game scoring drought, Alexander Kerfoot found the scoresheet again, and the Maple Leafs held down the fort...
Game in 10: Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner reconnect, Ilya Samsonov shuts the door...
After a shaky first five minutes, the Maple Leafs took control of this game and cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Kraken thanks...
Game in 10: Sloppy mistakes, rough game from (a still sick) Ilya Samsonov results...
Despite coming back from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game at 3-3, the Maple Leafs weren’t able to complete the comeback and dropped...
Game in 10: Strong opening period wiped out by lifeless middle frame as Maple...
Despite a very strong opening period at both ends of the ice, the Maple Leafs mustered a lacklustre follow-up effort to their 3-0 win...
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Game in 10: Matt Murray wins first game back, Maple Leafs’...
For the first time this season, the Maple Leafs have technically won back-to-back games on the road.
"Technically," because this was more or less a...
