The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally overcome their playoff “demons” and secured their first playoff-round win since 2004. This comes after six straight seasons of failing to get out of the first round of the playoffs, despite having a core of talented players like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. So how did the Leafs topple … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally broken their playoff curse in the Auston Matthews era. After making the playoffs every year but losing each time, this year’s team felt different. And they proved it by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on Saturday, advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs … Read more
As the Stanley Cup playoffs continue, teams are fighting for their survival. The New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers are battling to overcome adversaries and come out on top. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to avoid another Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Our experts at The Athletic have provided their picks … Read more
The Tampa Bay Lightning accomplished their goal of putting pressure on the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs in their Thursday night win. With a record of 0-10 in elimination games in the Auston Matthews/Mitch Marner era, it’s no secret that the Leafs are feeling the weight of their playoff history. However, the Lightning players refuse to … Read more
The NHL has announced the return of the NHL Global Series – Sweden for the 2023 season. The four-day, round-robin series will feature the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs, and will take place at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Fans can expect a full roster of global events, including presale … Read more
In a stunning turn of events on Monday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs managed to win after an epic postseason collapse. Despite being a desperate team already trailing the series, the Leafs managed to hold a three-goal lead, only to see it fall apart due to bad breaks, shaky goaltending, and dumb penalties. However, they … Read more
Ryan O’Reilly’s work ethic and clutch performances have made him a sought-after player in big games, earning him the nickname “The Factor”. His dedication to practice, even staying on the ice long after his teammates have left, has prepared him for the tight moments of playoffs where every inch counts. His attention to detail and … Read more
change of scenery for the first round of playoff 2023, an opportunity to confirm for some, to recover for others, Saturday night gave away extra hockey minutes to fans on this weekend day. Matches on the edge of the knife in which the local factor has not finished being decisive. Madness Match at the Canada … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lot on the line. After a thrilling Game 1 victory, the Leafs fell short in Game 2, and now they must avoid a letdown as they return home to Scotiabank Arena. With the series … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. It was a dominant performance from start to finish, with several players stepping up and shining bright. As we evaluate the team’s performance, we’ve handed out some Maple Leafs report cards to highlight the … Read more