Ilya Samsonov

LGP 52: Leafs Look to Beat Stumbling Bruins

It’s the last game before the All-Star break, and the Leafs are against the Bruins, who sit atop the league standings. The Leafs and Bruins have won one game against each other this season, as the games always seem competitive. The Bruins have been on pace to set an NHL record in points but have […]

Leafs Deliver An Impressive 5-1 Victory Against The Capitals In John Tavares’ 1000th Game

The Leafs held a very special pre-game ceremony prior to puck drop tonight as they honored their captain for reaching 1000 NHL games. Tavares was presented with a crystal and a silver stick given to every player who reaches the 1000-game milestone. As per usual, the Leafs did a fantastic job with the ceremony, pure […]

LGP 51: Tavares’ 1000th Game, Brodie Returns

The Leafs are back, this time playing against the Capitals in what will be Tavares’ 1000th NHL game. Kerfoot gets a tryout in the second-line center position with Matthews injured, and Anderson gets another chance to prove his value to the team. Woll has been called up to the Leafs to back up Samsonov as […]

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Leafs Come Up Short in 6-2 Loss To The Sens

A rare Friday night of Hockey Night in Canada, and it involved the battle of Ontario! The Leafs were coming off a highly entertaining 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. While the Sens were coming off a 2-1 victory of their own against the New York Islanders on Wednesday. Coming into […]

Mitch Works His Magic & Sammy Continues To Roll As The Leafs Defeat The Rangers 3-2 In OT

Both teams elected to start this game best on best as they both had their top lines in the starting lineup. After a sluggish first period against the Islanders Monday night, Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe switched to reuniting Matthews with Marner and Tavares with Nylander. After that switch, the Leafs dominated the Islanders in […]

Not Trusting the Maple Leafs When It Matters Most

I want to preface this blog by saying that I have a lot of respect for the Toronto Maple Leafs as a National Hockey League franchise. They have won Stanley Cups, have had a ton of Hockey Hall of Famers as part of their franchise, have one of the most passionate fan bases in the league, and of course, they are […]

Sammy Stands Tall & Style Four Willy As The Leafs Defeat The Islanders 5-2

After a tough 3-2 overtime loss in Montreal on Saturday night against the Habs, the Leafs returned home to take on the Islanders. This game was the first of a five-game home stand for the blue and white leading up to the all-star weekend. There were a ton of whistles in the opening minute in […]

LGP 48: Leafs Begin Five Game Homestand

The Leafs are back tonight, facing off against the Islanders, and are hoping to rebound after an overtime loss against the Canadiens Saturday night. With each game that passes, we inch closer to the trade deadline and, ultimately, the playoffs, so it’s important for the players to give their best effort and give their GM, […]

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Auston Matthews Has Arrived & Sammy Continues To Smile; Leafs Defeat Jets 4-1

Coming into this one, the Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night in a wild 6-5 overtime game. At the same time, the Jets were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Tuesday. The pace of this game was evident very early on, and it would continue throughout the first period. Bobby McMann made […]

LGP 46: Top Two Canadian Teams Face Off

Between the Jets’ new coach, Morrissey having a phenomenal year, and Helleybuck returning to Vezina caliber form, the Jets have looked much better this season. They are currently sitting tied for first in their division, and it looks like they will make the playoffs. The Leafs are coming off quite an entertaining game on Tuesday […]