Mitch Marner
Should Leafs Michael Bunting Return to Lineup in Game 5?
Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was handed a three game suspension after Game 1 due to a dangerous play on Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. After a disappointing opening Game 1 for Toronto, things only got worse when the 27-year-old was suspended. However, since Bunting’s absence, the team has won three straight, taking a commanding 3-1 […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Stun Lighting in 5-4 Overtime Victory in Game 4
The Toronto Maple Leafs have done the unthinkable, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime despite trailing by three with only ten minutes to go. After an incredible victory on Saturday night, the blue and white somehow made Game 4 even more memorable. The Maple Leafs have now taken both games on the road, […]
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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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Post-Game Analysis: Maple Leafs Get Revenge in Game 2 After Beating the Lightning 7-2
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2 in Game 2 of the first round! After a difficult loss on Tuesday night, the blue and white bounced right back with a blowout of their own. The series score is now tied at one a piece, heading to Tampa Bay for Games 3 and […]
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Leafs vs. Lightning (Game 2) Three Stars
The Leafs were looking to bounce back from an embarrassing loss Tuesday night in game one. Tampa Bay ran the Leafs show the entire night during game one and walked away with a 7-3 victory to take a 1-0 series lead. Michael Bunting was issued a three game suspension for his hit to the head […]
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Michael Bunting Suspended 3 games For Illegal Hit on Erik Cernak
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday evening that Toronto Maple Leafs F Michael Bunting has been suspended 3 games for his hit in the 2nd period on Tampa Bay Lightning D Erik Cernak. The earliest Michael Bunting can return is in Game 5. On the play, Bunting was assessed a 5 minute match […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Drop Game 1 to Lightning 7-3 at Scotiabank Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After the city of Toronto was as confident as we’ve seen in a while heading into the postseason, Tuesday night’s defeat was indeed a wake-up call as the Lightning showed just how good they can truly be. […]
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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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