Beating Marchand’s Game: Maple Leafs Discipline Can Defeat Agitation
Brad Marchand has long been a polarizing figure in the NHL. He’s known as much for his ability to disrupt opponents mentally and draw penalties as he is for his…
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Canucks’ JT Miller’s Impact Goes Beyond Points
The Vancouver Canucks showed resilience and strategic brilliance as they overcame a deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 4-2 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night. The…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Domi, Samsonov, Matthews & Nylander
If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, your confidence has to feel a boost after Monday night’s exhilarating Game 2. Suddenly, the sense of “same-old, same-old” has been lifted.…
Maple Leafs Adjust Strategy Without Nylander
In their post-game analysis following a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe and the team faced the harsh realities of…
Bill Barilko, the Tragically Hip & the Most Famous Goal in Maple Leafs History
On April 21, 1951, Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their bitter Original Six rival the Montreal Canadiens had gone into overtime. Then-Maple…
Playoff Inexperience: Canucks’ Challenge Against the Predators
As the Vancouver Canucks prepare for their Round 1 matchup against the Nashville Predators, the topic of playoff inexperience looms large. Iain MacIntyre and Dan Murphy recently discussed this issue…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Samsonov, Reaves, Kampf & Woll
The Boston Bruins opened their first-round playoff series with a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1. Bruins’ goalie Jeremy Swayman was the player of the game,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Matthews, McMann & Domi
As the NHL playoffs gear up, the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Boston Bruins in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference first-round series, starting tonight in Boston. This…
Sportsnet Insiders Break Down the Maple Leafs & Bruins Series
As the NHL playoffs gear up, the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Boston Bruins in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference first-round series, starting this Saturday in Boston.…
Matthews’ 70-Goal Attempt Is Familiar Story for Maple Leafs Fans
In the last game of the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews tried hard but failed to bring home goal number 70 over the regular season. He ended…