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 Review: Maple Leafs, careless with the lead, fall to Sharks in OT
Similar to the shootout losses against the Sharks last season, the Maple Leafs let a very winnable game slip away in this 3-2 overtime...
Game Review: Anthony Stolarz, Maple Leafs’ penalty kill dig too big of a hole...
The Maple Leafs dropped their third consecutive game, largely due to another leaky start. The Leafs have conceded seven goals in the first periods...
Preseason Game Notes: Scott Laughton & Steven Lorentz pile up points as Maple Leafs...
Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz had themselves a night -- combining for four goals and seven points -- as the Maple Leafs coasted to...
Game in 10: Joseph Woll carries Leafs through slow start, new-look middle-six leads the...
Despite a shaky start, the Maple Leafs grabbed the lead and locked this game down in the final two periods, pushing the team one...
Game in 10: Maple Leafs ride their special teams to beat best home team...
Overcoming a lack of five-on-five offense, the Maple Leafs leaned on their special teams en route to a 3-1 victory over a Kings team...
In a familiar script, the Maple Leafs lose a tight game to Ottawa due...
The Maple Leafs once again lost a game in which five-on-five offense (or lack thereof) was a primary culprit, as the Senators grinded out...
Game in 10: Auston Matthews finally scores on a goalie, Max Domi busts his...
The Maple Leafs once again found a way to win on Sunday, overcoming some dodgy goaltending and a few defensive breakdowns with an offensive...
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...
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Game Review: Same old problems plague Maple Leafs in HNIC loss...
We can all agree with Craig Berube's lamentation of his team’s lack of urgency to start the third period while down a goal in...
