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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Outplay Penguins 4-1 in Second Game of a Back-to-Back

Despite being on the second game of a back-to-back, the Maple Leafs were victorious in Pittsburgh! After defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Friday afternoon, the Maple Leafs traveled to Pittsburgh and continued their dominance. The blue and white have gotten points in 10 games out of their last 11! The team currently sits 2nd […]

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Game 20: Leafs Overtime Woes Continue Versus Islanders

Tonight was game number 300 with the Leafs for John Tavares and game nine against his former team, the New York Islanders. The Leafs have a 5 to 3 advantage in the matchup since Tavares came home to play for the Leafs in July 2018. Leafs rookie Nick Robertson was a healthy scratch for the […]

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Game 19: Leafs Snow In Sabres With 5-2 Victory

Even though Buffalo received over six feet of snow over the past few days, the Sabres managed to make it to Toronto for a Saturday night tilt against the Leafs. Early on in this one, there was one very evident thing; the Sabres are a massive team. It felt like every second guy was 6’5 […]

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Game 18: Devils Heater Extended to 11 in 3-2 OT Win Over Leafs

The Devils came into this one on a ten-game winning streak, while the Leafs returned home after an impressive road victory in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. The first five minutes had a great pace with very few whistles. However, there weren’t many shots for either team. Shots were just 1-0 for the Leafs after five […]

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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs win Rematch Vs. Penguins, 5-2 in Pittsburgh!

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh! A strong Tuesday night performance from the Maple Leafs earned them the full two points last night. The return of goaltender Matt Murray might have been the biggest difference in this one. Playing his former team in Pittsburgh for the […]

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Game 16: Leafs Edge Out Canucks With 3-2 Victory

Last night’s pre-game ceremony was an emotional one but tonight’s was even more emotional, if that is even possible. The Leafs honored the spectacular career of Börje Salming. In my opinion, they honored more than what he accomplished on the ice. They honored the fantastic human Börje was and still is to this day. He […]

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Game 15: Leafs Drop Hall of Fame Game 4-2 to Penguins

Before this one started, the Leafs held an incredibly emotional pre-game ceremony. The ceremony honored the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame class but let’s be honest here; it was a homecoming for Leafs legend Borje Salming. Salming was in town for the first time since being diagnosed with ALS. Since being diagnosed with the disease, […]

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Game 14: Leafs Win Streak Snaps At Three in 4-3 OT Loss To Vegas

The Leafs give it their absolute all but unfortunately come up short as they lose 4-3 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a real treat seeing vintage Mitch Marner in this one, as he was around the puck the entire game making things happen.  It was hardly an ideal start for the […]

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Leafs Game #14: A Knight for Revenge

The Leafs are now on a three-game win streak heading into tonight’s game vs. the Golden Knights. The last time these two teams faced off, it didn’t go too well for the Leafs. Tonight the Leafs look for revenge as they try to add a fourth win in a row to their record. Leafs Projected […]

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Leafs Game Preview #13: Raleigh Bound

After a 2-1 win over the Bruins on home ice last night, the Leafs head to Raleigh to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Like the Bruins, the Hurricanes have had a hot start to the season. Unlike Toronto, the Canes didn’t play last night so they will come into tonight’s game more rested. The Leafs […]

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