Matt Murray
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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LGP 31: Murray Looks to Rebound
The Leafs take on the Rangers tonight as they look to continue on their strong November and December and increase their point streak to 16 games. The Rangers are a solid team who didn’t quite get off to the start they would have hoped. They’re picking up some momentum currently and will come hungry for […]
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Early Season Grades Maple Leaf Edition
The Maple Leafs are only two months into the 2022-23 season, but I thought I’d give you my early season grades, starting with forwards: Mitch Marner-A+ I’m giving Marner an A+; not much else to say; he’s on a 22-game point streak and is the biggest factor for success at the moment in the month […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Victorious in Overtime 5-4, After Offensive Thriller
The Toronto Maple Leafs have defeated the Calgary Flames, 5-4, in overtime at Scotiabank Arena! It was an offensive thriller tonight in Toronto, with nine goals scored between both sides! The game also featured a five point night for Maple Leafs forward William Nylander and Mitch Marner extending his point streak! Despite not the best […]
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Reasons For The Leafs Recent Success
The Maple Leafs are playing their best Hockey at the moment, and it’s no fluke. Toronto is known for its ups and downs, with calls for head coach Sheldon Keefe to be fired in the first month of the season. So why has the month of December been such a success? Well, because all lines […]
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