24 h. ago SIMMONS: This Maple Leafs team is finally learning to win the right way

This is what the Maple Leafs have been missing in the Stanley Cup playoffs, year after disappointing year. Great goaltending when the game and the result is on the line. Star performances from the largest salaried stars on the Leafs roster – the same players who are usually left to fruitlessly explain what went wrong […]

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26 h. ago Maple Leafs beat Florida Panthers, clinch spot in 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs

The Maple Leafs have booked their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. What was expected became reality on Wednesday night when the Leafs, who needed a point against the Florida Panthers to clinch a post-season berth, beat their Atlantic Division rivals 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena. The Auston Matthews line came through in third period […]

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33 h. ago Relationships past and present crucial for Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo

Brandon Carlo was steeling himself on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs defenceman figured he might have a certain ex-teammate chattering in his ear when the Leafs and Florida Panthers clashed at Scotiabank Arena. That would be Brad Marchand, who was traded to the Panthers by the Boston Bruins not long after the Bruins shipped Carlo to […]

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34 h. ago If there’s hockey on TV, Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev hits the couch

Chris Tanev parked himself in front of the TV on Tuesday night and settled in for a night of entertainment. The Maple Leafs defenceman didn’t log on to his favourite streaming service, however. Tanev wanted to watch some hockey, as has become his viewing habit. The veteran doesn’t mind taking the job home with him. […]

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35 h. ago How the Maple Leafs can clinch a playoff spot against Florida Panthers

Jake McCabe and the Maple Leafs would like to choose a consonant, if they may. Specifically, an X. A single point is all that stands between the Leafs and the clinching of a Stanley Cup playoff spot. The Leafs can add that special letter on Wednesday night when they play host to the Florida Panthers […]

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42 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs welcome Florida Panthers for Atlantic clash

FLORIDA PANTHERS (44-26-3) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (45-25-4) When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: Sportsnet Radio: The Fan 590 Odds: Panthers -102, Maple Leafs -122 The buzz It’s not a must-win for the Maple Leafs, but we don’t have to say how badly they want to beat the Panthers for the first time in three meetings […]

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42 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs welcome Florida Panthers for Atlantic Division clash

FLORIDA PANTHERS (44-26-3) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (45-25-4) When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: Sportsnet Radio: The Fan 590 Odds: Panthers -102, Maple Leafs -122 The buzz It’s not a must-win for the Maple Leafs, but we don’t have to say how badly they want to beat the Panthers for the first time in three meetings […]

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54 h. ago Maple Leafs’ Matthews gladly ‘witnessing history’ in Ovechkin chase

The long list of National Hockey League types blown away by Alex Ovechkin’s goal-record chase includes the guy who might catch him one day. Ovechkin went into the Washington Capitals’ game in Boston against the Bruins on Tuesday night five goals short of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 for most in NHL history. Maple […]

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56 h. ago Mark Laforest, one of Maple Leafs most memorable goalies, dies suddenly at 62

Laforest was well-known for his scrap with Sean Burke

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56 h. ago Winning isn’t the only goal for Maple Leafs in tight Atlantic Division race

'You just want to continue to build momentum going in these last eight games.'

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3 d. ago Leafs goalies Joseph Woll, Anthony Stolarz give praise for blocked shots

Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz are now the first 25/15 win duo in Maple Leaf goaltending history. But Woll didn’t hesitate to spread the praise Sunday when he notched his 25th victory of the season in Anaheim. He noted the 22 blocked shots by teammates in the 3-2 win and the 53 over the course […]

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3 d. ago SIMMONS: Paul Maurice sees ‘no value’ in race for first place in the Atlantic Division

'You’re going to have to beat a team out of Ontario and you’re going to have to beat a team out of Florida ... I see no value in (finishing first).'

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3 d. ago LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Less glamourous side of the game gets it done for Leafs in Anaheim

The Maple Leafs should get used to close games such as Sunday in Anaheim. Given they’re playing teams fighting for everything from first place to wildcard positioning down the stretch, hanging on for a 3-2 win after losing a two-goal lead is indicative of what’s ahead. Our takeaways from the final game of the California […]

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4 d. ago GAME DAY: Leafs look to end California trip on winning note versus Ducks

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (44-25-4) at ANAHEIM DUCKS (32-32-8) When: Sunday, 8 p.m. TV: Sportsnet Ontario Radio: FAN 590 Odds: Toronto – 170, Anaheim + 145 THE BUZZ The Maple Leafs, who held first place in the Atlantic Division entering play Sunday, look for a winning record on their three-game California trip after a 3-1 victory in […]

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5 d. ago Hot Tavares scores two in third as Maple Leafs rally to beat Kings

There’s no stopping John Tavares. On Saturday night, not even the Los Angeles Kings, who almost never lose at home, could keep a lid on the Maple Leafs veteran. Tavares scored for the fifth game in a row, beating goalie Darcy Kuemper on a rebound during a Leafs power play in the third period, sending […]

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6 d. ago Berube: Maple Leafs’ goaltending ‘in a good spot’ with 10 games left

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube doesn’t sound like he is worried. Not when it comes to the Leafs’ goaltending, as inconsistent as it has been at times since the 4 Nations Face-Off break ended. “Little up and down, but they have had real good games too,” Berube told media in Los Angeles after the Leafs […]

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6 d. ago Discipline with sticks and pucks lacking in Leafs’ loss in San Jose

It was a glass half-empty for the Maple Leafs, whose stirring late comeback, rush of overtime chances, and advantage in shootout experience could not reverse a loss to the NHL’s last-place team. Thursday began poorly and ultimately ended the same way, a 6-5 shootout loss to San Jose that might have stuck Toronto in a […]

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6 d. ago SHARKS 6, LEAFS 5: Despite comeback, Sharks put shootout bite on Leafs again

If the Maple Leafs lose the Atlantic Division by a point or two, the teeth marks left by the San Jose Sharks will figure prominently. From the depths of the NHL, the last-place Sharks have edged Toronto twice in shootouts, though the Leafs managed two last-minute goals to force overtime on Thursday. John Tavares and […]

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7 d. ago LEAF NOTES: Time to get penalty kill consistent as NHL schedule ends

If Craig Berube can’t come back from California with a sweep, he wants the Maple Leafs to clean up their penalty killing. Asked by reporters Thursday in San Jose, before the first of three West Coast contests, what areas the Maple Leafs should give most attention to with 11 matches remaining, the coach quickly segued […]

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8 d. ago Haymes, Prokop join Marlies, wade into Maple Leafs prospects pool

Luke Haymes and John Prokop didn’t require much of an introduction to each other at Toronto Marlies practice on Wednesday. Eleven days earlier, Haymes and Dartmouth College beat Prokop and Union College in the NCAA’s ECAC hockey tournament, ending Union’s season. In the ensuing days — Dartmouth was eliminated on March 21 by Clarkson — […]

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