Ilya Samsonov
LEAFS NATION: Fans who travel to support their team
One of the best things about being part of Leafs Nation is meeting new people via social media channels who share the same interests. Fans who support the Maple Leafs spread across the world, literally. I have been lucky enough to have made plenty of friends this way. Together we have created an entire community […]
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Leafs RD1GM1 Preview: Rematch Against the Lightning
It’s playoff time in Toronto, and as anticipated for months, the Leafs are set to play the Lightning starting tonight. With an improved team from last season’s roster, the Leafs will be looking to complete what they couldn’t last year and hopefully advance beyond the first round. Playoffs are about finding another gear to your […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Playoff Preview
Another year, another first round matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs. If the two teams didn’t have any animosity built up already, they should by now, considering they just met in a playoff preview of sorts at Amalie Arena one week ago. In saying that, neither team was at full strength, […]
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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoff Eastern Conference Round One Preview with our expert picks
It is that time of year again. The one all hockey fans wait for. It’s Stanley Cup playoff time! Let’s take a look at the matchups schedules and our staff picks for the first round. (1A) Boston Bruins 65-12-5, 135 points vs. (WC2) Florida Panthers 42-32-8, 92 points Here is the Schedule Mon., April 17: Panthers […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Maple Leafs Beat Panthers 2-1 in Overtime
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 2-1 in overtime on Monday night! After a spectacular performance from goaltender Ilya Samsonov, the blue and white held on getting the full two points in Matthew Knies debut. Even though the Florida Panthers came out strong, the cats just couldn’t beat Ilya Samsonov late, as the […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Beat Canadiens 7-1 in Final Home Game of Regular Season
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 7-1 tonight in the final home game of the regular season! A night filled with goals for the blue and white led to a special ending as University of Toronto goaltender Jett Alexander was given a minute at the National Hockey League level. It was a night […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Maple Leafs Lose 2-1 in Overtime to Bruins
The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 2-1 in overtime at the TD Garden. Despite a positive showing from the blue and white, the Maple Leafs just fell short in overtime after Bruins star David Pastrnak scored his fifty-seventh of the season. With this victory, the Boston Bruins have taken […]
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LGP 78: O’Reilly Returns Against the Bruins
As we get closer to playoffs, the Leafs look to build chemistry and consistency throughout their lineup so they can start their playoff run strong. There’s a significant boost to the lineup tonight, with O’Reilly returning from injury and hoping to boost the special teams and third line. The Leafs are almost entirely healthy now […]
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Ned Stands Tall As Red Wings Defeat Leafs 5-2
It’s officially official. For a second straight year, the Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Leafs were returning home to take on the Red Wings after coming off a 3-0 victory over the Senators in Kanata last night. With just two […]
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A Lyon Keeps The Cats Playoff Hopes Alive With 3-2 OT Victory Over The Leafs
The Leafs were back in action for the first time since Sunday when they picked up a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators. It’s a quick stop at home before heading back out on the road for a tilt with the Ottawa Senators Saturday night. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov rejoined the team after his wife gave […]
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