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LGP #20: Tavares 300th Game as Leaf vs Former Team
After a convincing win against the slumping Islanders, the Leafs are back for a Monday night game at home against the Islanders. Tonight will be Tavares’ 300th game as a Leaf, and it’s fitting that it’s against none other than the Islanders, his former team. The Islanders have started out the season on a decent […]
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Game 19: Leafs Snow In Sabres With 5-2 Victory
Even though Buffalo received over six feet of snow over the past few days, the Sabres managed to make it to Toronto for a Saturday night tilt against the Leafs. Early on in this one, there was one very evident thing; the Sabres are a massive team. It felt like every second guy was 6’5 […]
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Game 18: Devils Heater Extended to 11 in 3-2 OT Win Over Leafs
The Devils came into this one on a ten-game winning streak, while the Leafs returned home after an impressive road victory in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. The first five minutes had a great pace with very few whistles. However, there weren’t many shots for either team. Shots were just 1-0 for the Leafs after five […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs win Rematch Vs. Penguins, 5-2 in Pittsburgh!
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh! A strong Tuesday night performance from the Maple Leafs earned them the full two points last night. The return of goaltender Matt Murray might have been the biggest difference in this one. Playing his former team in Pittsburgh for the […]
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Game 16: Leafs Edge Out Canucks With 3-2 Victory
Last night’s pre-game ceremony was an emotional one but tonight’s was even more emotional, if that is even possible. The Leafs honored the spectacular career of Börje Salming. In my opinion, they honored more than what he accomplished on the ice. They honored the fantastic human Börje was and still is to this day. He […]
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Game 15: Leafs Drop Hall of Fame Game 4-2 to Penguins
Before this one started, the Leafs held an incredibly emotional pre-game ceremony. The ceremony honored the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame class but let’s be honest here; it was a homecoming for Leafs legend Borje Salming. Salming was in town for the first time since being diagnosed with ALS. Since being diagnosed with the disease, […]
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Game 14: Leafs Win Streak Snaps At Three in 4-3 OT Loss To Vegas
The Leafs give it their absolute all but unfortunately come up short as they lose 4-3 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a real treat seeing vintage Mitch Marner in this one, as he was around the puck the entire game making things happen. It was hardly an ideal start for the […]
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Post-Game Analysis: Leafs Impressive Win Second Game of Back-to-Back Vs. Carolina
The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up a massive back-to-back on Sunday night, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1! The blue and white were fortunate enough to capitalize on the very few mistakes made by Carolina. It was an interesting game that was pretty back and forth; credit Carolina for looking exactly as advertised. A team that […]
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Game 12: Leafs Continue To Roll With 2-1 Victory Over Bruins
There was a very evident buzz in the building to start this game involving an original six matchup (rivalry). The blue and white came into this one after what was arguably their best effort of the year thus far in a 5-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday night. The Leafs welcomed back right-handed defenceman […]
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Game 11: Leafs Make A Statement With 5-2 Victory Over The Flyers
The Leafs were finally home after an absolutely miserable five-game road trip that saw them post a pathetic record of 1-2-2. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-1, lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1, lost to the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in overtime, lost to the LA Kings 4-2, and lost to the Anaheim Ducks […]
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