Author: Nathan Bondy

Leafs RD2GM5: Put The Pressure On

After a tight game, the Leafs were able to hold off the Panthers and deny the Panthers of a sweep, but even with that, they still are down 3-1 in their second-round series. The Leafs are back on home ice and will look to win their first game on home ice since April 20th, their […]

Leafs O'Reilly #90 and Matthews #34 in practice

Leafs RD2GM4: Do or Die

After three games that haven’t gone to plan for the Leafs, they now find themselves on the brink of elimination. If there were ever a “Do or Die” game, it would be tonight, as a loss means an exit from the 2023 NHL Playoffs. The Leafs have been the team driving more of the offense […]

Leafs RD2GM3: One Game At A Time

The Leafs have found themselves down 2-0 in their series against the Florida Panthers and will be looking for a win to get back into the series. The Panthers play a physical style of play and are able to capitalize on other players’ mistakes, which has ultimately hurt the Leafs. If the Leafs play a […]

Leafs RD2GM2: Time To Bounce Back

The Leafs were the better team for the most part in a Game 1 that ultimately didn’t go their way. They drove play and created many chances, improving their neutral zone play as well, but ultimately they beat themselves as they made critical defensive mistakes that led to multiple Florida goals. The Leafs will look […]

Leafs RD2GM1: Leafs Look to Write New Story

It still doesn’t feel fully real typing this, but the Leafs will begin the second round tonight for the first time in 19 years. The Leafs found a way to get a Game 6 win against Tampa and don’t have to wait long to get into action as they play tonight and round two against […]

Leafs RD1GM6: Find A Way

After a chance to close out the series on home ice, the Leafs came up short, losing to Vasilevskiy and the Lightning in Game 5. There were times in the game when the Leafs were dominant but didn’t convert, and ultimately they made too many mistakes, and a championship-pedigree team like Tampa is bound to […]

Leafs RD1GM5: The First Chance to Close Out The Series

Tonight marks Game 5 and the first opportunity the Leafs have to close out this series and advance to the second round for the first time in 20 years. Tampa is bound to bounce back after giving up two third period leads in a row, so the Leafs will need to play a strong complete […]

Leafs RD1GM4: Leafs Look to Leave Tampa Winless at Home

Puck drops tonight in Game 4 for the Leafs Lightning series, and Toronto currently holds a 2-1 lead largely due to the heroics of Rielly and O’Reilly. The Leafs will look to have a strong effort tonight and spend much more time dominating play rather than being dominated in hopes of leaving Tampa just one […]

Leafs RD1GM3 Preview: Can Toronto Shut Down Bounce Back Vasy?

It’s Game 3 tonight as the Leafs and Lightning face off in Tampa tonight, and the Leafs will look to play a complete game in hopes of getting their first series lead. The Leafs responded well in Game 2 after a Game 1 blowout by dominating the Lightning. Now that those two games are out […]

Leafs RD1GM2 Preview: Time to Rebound

After an embarrassing game 1, the Leafs will look to rebound, once again on home ice, as they try to even the series at one against Tampa. Regardless of opinions on officiating, the Leafs didn’t look like a good team on Tuesday and didn’t deserve to win. With the poor start and play, as well […]