Auston Matthews
Post-Game Analysis: Panthers Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead After Beating Leafs in Overtime
The Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. After stealing the opening two games on the road, the Cats continued their impressive streak, winning another. The Maple Leafs started strong early but faltered as the night went along, setting themselves up for an ugly situation heading […]
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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 […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Drop Game 2 to Panthers at Scotiabank Arena
The Florida Panthers steal Game 2 of the second round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Maple Leafs 3-2. In a game that saw the Cats trail by two early on, the Panthers battled back, winning their fifth straight of the playoffs and leading the series 2-0. The Maple Leafs played fairly well […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Panthers Defeat Leafs 4-2 in Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena
The Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 1 of the second round. The Panthers, who came into tonight off an incredible Game 7 victory on Sunday against the Bruins, continued their impressive run stealing Game 1 on the road. The Cats were helped by a dazzling performance from their goaltender Sergei […]
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Leafs vs. Panthers (Game 1) Three Stars
For the first time in 19 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs were set to play in a second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a matchup that I’m confident not many people had in their playoff bracket; Leafs vs. Panthers. The Leafs defeated the powerhouse that is the Tampa Bay Lightning in […]
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Leafs vs. Lightning (Game 6) Three Stars
It was 4-1, and they had a 3-1 series lead. They haven’t won a series since 2004. You can take all those “jokes” and bury them. Forever. The Leafs FINALLY slayed the dragon that was winning a playoff series for the first time since 2004. In the process of doing so, they came back from […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Advance to Second-Round After 2-1 Overtime Victory in Game 6
The Toronto Maple Leafs advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Lightning 2-1 in overtime! After waiting nineteen seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally advanced after taking four of the first six games against the Lightning. The Maple Leafs will now wait to see who they play in […]
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Lightning Need More From Their Stars
While the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination in Game 5, they didn’t get any scoring out of their star players. Going forward, that can’t continue happening if they plan to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs. The top line of Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point, and Nikita Kucherov has a combined four goals in five games. They […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Lose 4-2 to Lightning in Game 5
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 5! In what looked like a promising night for Leafs fans early, the Tampa Bay Lightning bounced right back, stealing one on the road. Bolts goaltender Andrei Vasilevsky was strong, helping the group’s efforts in sending this one back to Tampa Bay. In […]
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Should Leafs Michael Bunting Return to Lineup in Game 5?
Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was handed a three game suspension after Game 1 due to a dangerous play on Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. After a disappointing opening Game 1 for Toronto, things only got worse when the 27-year-old was suspended. However, since Bunting’s absence, the team has won three straight, taking a commanding 3-1 […]
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