Ilya Samsonov
Leafs vs. Panthers (Game 3) Three Stars
You could argue that game three was a must-win for the Leafs. They dropped the first two games at home, and with the series shifting to Sunrise for the next two games, it would be an understatement to say the Leafs had their work cut out for them. Unfortunately, we witnessed an eerily similar movie […]
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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 vs. Panthers (Game 2) Three Stars
After getting goalie’d in game one by Sergei Bobrovsky, surely the Leafs were due for a bounce-back performance in game two, right? It sure looked that way in the first five minutes into the game. Unfortunately, it all went to the wayside in just 66 seconds to start the second period as the Panthers went […]
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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 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 […]
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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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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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Post-Game Analysis: Rielly Scores Overtime Winner as Leafs Beat Lightning 4-3 in Game 3
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 3! After a tightly contested battle between the two sides needed overtime, long-time Maple Leaf star Morgan Rielly was the hero last night in Tampa Bay. The blue and white have now taken a 2-1 series lead, heading into Tuesday night’s Game 4. […]
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