11 h. ago Max Domi’s game has ‘gone to another level’ says Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube

This is the Max Domi the Maple Leafs had in mind. When the Leafs signed Domi to a four-year pact last summer — the longest contract the 30-year-old has had in the National Hockey League — they figured the return would be an impactful offensive player whose speed and feisty side was evident every night. […]

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12 h. ago Old and new Maple Leafs must be better to close out Avalanche in highly anticipated rematch

A TV network ad was hyping Wednesday’s Maple Leafs-Avalanche game as a big tussle between Stanley Cup contenders, their second meeting in less than two weeks. Perhaps the home team needs to get its house in more order before such talk, having given up five straight goals to Colorado after victory was in sight at […]

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12 h. ago Maple Leafs’ Brad Treliving touches on Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner at GM meetings

Winning the Atlantic Division would be great, but it’s not the centre of attention for Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving. Nor should it be for his players. That was Treliving’s line of thinking in an interview on Tuesday with Gino Reda of TSN at the National Hockey League GMs meetings in Florida. “We want […]

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19 h. ago Three takeaways from Flames' special teams letdown against Leafs

There weren’t a tonne of things that the Calgary Flames did right. Make no mistake, though, the Flames’ special teams were the biggest issue on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Everything else was secondary to a brutal night on both the penalty-kill and power-play. “Special teams, it’s as easy as that,” Flames defenceman […]

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20 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: Matthews backs it up in complete Maple Leafs win over Flames

Auston Matthews talked the talk and walked the walk. Some 48 hours after the Maple Leafs captain said his team had to wrap their heads around playing better in the final stretch to the Stanley Cup playoffs, Matthews stepped forward in a 6-2 beating of the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Our takeaways from the […]

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28 h. ago LEAF NOTES: Auston Matthews returns to form as Toronto’s Rocket Man

There hasn’t been much mention of Auston Matthews defending his Maurice (Rocket) Richard goal trophy this year. So how about the 70th anniversary of the Richard Riot in Montreal for the Maple Leaf captain’s first two-goal night in three months? Putting up a pair on the power play on Monday as part of a 6-2 […]

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28 h. ago Maple Leafs turn on the power to snuff Flames in lopsided victory

The Maple Leafs knew they needed more urgency in their game. The players knew it, coach Craig Berube knew it and the Calgary Flames learned on Monday night what can happen when the Leafs bring it. After winning once in their previous six games, the Leafs were in tune from the opening shift at Scotiabank […]

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35 h. ago Une rivalité entre les Sénateurs et le Canadien? À Ottawa, on pense pas mal plus aux Maple Leafs.

Ce qui semblait se destiner à être un match de quatre points aura une signification quelque peu différente.

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38 h. ago ‘Upset’ Maple Leafs need to be urgent against desperate Calgary Flames

'We went over a few things ... talked about some urgency that we need more throughout the game, not when it's desperate time.'

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59 h. ago Maple Leafs have little choice but to get it right against the Flames

The numbers don’t add up for the Maple Leafs. Certainly not if the sum result is success. Since the 4 Nations Face-Off break ended, the Leafs have played 11 games, won six, lost four in regulation and lost one in a shootout. Three of the Leafs’ victories required a decisive goal in overtime or a […]

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67 h. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Mitch Marner actions do not match his words on staying a Leaf

Mitch Marner took the night to sleep on it. For all he talks about wanting to be a Maple Leaf for life, his only team, his only town, when he was asked about waiving the no-trade arrangement in his contract, he didn’t answer immediately. The next day he declined the invitation to be dealt at […]

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3 d. ago TAKEAWAYS: On details, head games and more Maple Leafs adversity in loss to Senators

If adversity indeed makes a hockey team stronger, the Maple Leafs will be better off in the long run. It’s on the group, though, to pull itself out of its current slump, one that was extended in the latest Battle of Ontario on Saturday night. The Ottawa Senators beat the Leafs 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena […]

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3 d. ago Ottawa Senators extend streak to six with Battle of Ontario win

The Senators are 7-0-1 in their past eight games, marking the first time they've collected points in eight straight since 2014.

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3 d. ago LEAF NOTES: Making more of home cooking vital nearing playoffs

The Maple Leafs don’t want to lose their way on Bay.  Before Saturday against the Ottawa Senators, Toronto had dropped four of its past six games at Scotiabank Arena, trying to avoid three consecutive defeats at home for just the second time under new coach Craig Berube. Since Dec. 21, the Leafs’ mark is 6-8-1.   […]

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3 d. ago LEAFS NOTES: Making more of home cooking becoming vital as playoffs near

The Maple Leafs don’t want to lose their way on Bay. Before Saturday night’s showdown against the Ottawa Senators, Toronto had dropped four of its past six games at Scotiabank Arena, and was trying to avoid three consecutive defeats at home for just the second time under new coach Craig Berube. Since Dec. 21, the […]

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3 d. ago Rested Matthews will play, Maple Leafs’ Marner ‘enjoying’ his job

“Just rest.” That was Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube’s answer when he was asked Saturday morning why captain Auston Matthews didn’t take part in the full morning skate at Scotiabank Arena. Has Matthews, who has 23 goals in 50 games this season and just three in his past 16 games, been dealing with anything, or […]

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3 d. ago GAME DAY: Rapidly improving Senators give chase to Leafs in standings

OTTAWA SENATORS (35-25-5) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (39-23-3) WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m. TV: Sportsnet/CBC RADIO: TSN 1050 ODDS Toronto – 165, Ottawa +140 THE BUZZ Playoffs for the first time in eight years are a legitimate topic in Ottawa as the Senators seek to improve their wildcard lead, put some heat on the inconsistent Leafs, […]

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4 d. ago Ottawa Senators are set for a Battle of Ontario with meaning

Finally, a Battle of Ontario with meaning. The Ottawa Senators will face off against the arch-rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena in a significant game for both clubs in the Eastern Conference standings. While there is always excitement when these two teams meet each other, the Senators can make another big […]

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4 d. ago Pesky Ottawa Senators poised to cause Maple Leafs even more grief Saturday

For the past seven years, they’ve been nicknamed “the pesky Senators” by the Maple Leafs and local media. Ottawa always gives a more talented Toronto team fits, no matter what off-ice foibles were plaguing it; under achieving contracts, trade rumours, arena wars, ownership upheaval and fan apathy. Now, for the first time in eight seasons, […]

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5 d. ago MORE TAKEAWAYS: Straying from the script to the sin bin sinks Maple Leafs

The fight for first in the Atlantic Division leaves little room for error.  Toronto found that out Thursday when it stumbled into special teams’ troubles that the Cup-champion Florida Panthers long ago learned to deal with under stress.  Our takeaways on a 3-2 Maple Leafs’ loss, close but disappointing nonetheless, as the Cats opened a […]

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