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No Matthews? No Problem; Leafs Earn Gutsy 2-1 Victory Over The Predators
Head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed with the media this morning that Auston Matthews would be out of the lineup against the Nashville Predators tonight. Keefe also confirmed that this alignment has “been bothering him for a while.” Keefe did not indicate the specifics of Matthews’ injury. As a result of Matthews’ injury, 27-year-old Bobby McMann […]
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LGP 42: McMann Makes NHL Debut, Matthews Resting
The Leafs will look to beat a hot Nashville team tonight that’s won 4 straight, without the help of Auston Matthews, as he recovers from an ailment. Matt Murray gets the nod as he looks to prove that his last strong start wasn’t a fluke. Leafs Projected Lineup Predators Projected Lineup Forwards Forsberg – Parssinen […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Beat Flyers 6-2 in Second Game of Back-to-Back
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Sunday night! The blue and white, playing in the second back-to-back game, certainly impressed! After a bounce-back win yesterday at home, the Leafs kept their momentum going early and really took Philadelphia out of this one rather quickly. The Leafs next game will be on […]
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Leafs Fans Left Feeling Blue As Kraken Thump Leafs In A 5-1 Victory
The Leafs were coming into this one following a 6-5 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. While the Kraken are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night as well. The Leafs came flying out of the gate, applying pressure on the Kraken. In the first three […]
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3 Ways Leafs Goaltending ‘Cold Stretch’ can be Positive Long-Term
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be one of the best teams in hockey. With a record of 23-8-7 with 53 points in 38 games, that doesn’t happen without strong goaltending. So far this season, Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas decision to go with Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov as a tandem has paid […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Drop 6-3 Loss to the Coyotes in Thursday Night’s Tilt
It was a cold, wintry night for Maple Leafs fans on Thursday night as the blue and white fell short to the Arizona Coyotes, 6-3 in Tempe. It was a pretty back and forth match up between the two. However, despite being the better team most of the game, the Maple Leafs couldn’t grab the […]
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LGP 36: Rielly Returns & Hunt’s Debut
The Leafs get a rematch against the Coyotes tonight as they look to continue building momentum into the new year. The Leafs lost their last and only other matchup of the season 4-2 against the Coyotes in October. They will look to have a better effort tonight and not underestimate what the Coyotes can do. […]
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A Full 60 Minute Effort as Leafs Down Lightning 4-1
Whenever the Lightning and the Leafs get together, you never know how the game will unfold. However, one thing you can be sure of is how eventful of a game it will be from start to finish. Heading into this one, the Leafs were riding a two game losing streak, a 3-1 loss to the […]
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LGP 33: Järnkrok Returns, Five Forward Powerplay??
The Leafs face the Lightning tonight after they look to get back into the win column after two consecutive weak games. The Leafs and Lightning last faced off on December 3rd, with the Lightning winning in overtime. Since then, the Leafs have a 4-2-0 record, while the Lightning boasts a 5-1-0 record. Tonight’s game is […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Fall Short, Lose Tough One 3-1 in Manhattan Vs. Rangers
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a tough one tonight, 3-1, in New York! A real low-event hockey game was the story tonight at Madison Square Garden. Both goaltenders were sharp, keeping both sides’ offenses relatively quiet. Former Maple Leaf forward Jimmy Vesey had himself a night for the Rangers en route to their victory! This […]
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