Monday, October 31, 2016

'Connor versus Auston? I’d buy a ticket for that game': McDavid vs. Matthews is here

The hype of Tuesday’s game at the Air Canada Centre — which can be branded ‘Lookin’ Out For No. 1’ — has been building for the past year.

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Six top NHL picks wound up with Maple Leafs

With Connor McDavid in town, it’s interesting to note the relationship the Leafs have had with other NHL No. 1 selections in years they did not pick first overall.

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Cooper not alarmed after third straight loss

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There's still plenty to Laich in Leafs’ farmhand


The numbers caught up to Brooks Laich when the Leafs went with seven rookies, but the 33-year-old is still pushing for a National Hockey League job.

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Game Day: Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs


Matthews and McDavid meet for the first time in an NHL game.

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Oilers’ McDavid an old friend and foe for Leafs’ teenagers


Matthews was a linemate in the World Cup; Marner was a rival in the OHL.

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Babcock not blaming Islanders' ice: 'This is on us'

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Maple Leafs' Martin a 'real good leader'

It’s fair to say that Matt Martin has yet to have the impact with the Maple Leafs that he did here, where he was a beloved member of the New York Islanders for seven seasons.

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Jimmy Vesey quietly living up to hype

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Watch: Grabner completes hat trick with forehand deke in tight

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Leafs look sloppy against Islanders, suffer second loss in as many nights

BROOKLYN — As the first month of Year 2 of the great Maple Leafs rebuild comes to a close, plenty of lessons have been learned.

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Islanders dump struggling Maple Leafs

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Cold Leafs fall to Islanders on lost weekend


Two games, two goals, two defeats for Maple Leafs in back-to-back weekend road dates.

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Final: Islanders 5 Maple Leafs 1. TOR: J Gardiner 1 goal, NYI: B Nelson 1 goal, NYI: T Greiss 33 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Islanders has started. (Rogers Sportsnet One) (ESPN)

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Carey Price dominant in win over Maple Leafs

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

Game Day: Maple Leafs at Islanders

6 p.m., Barclays Center, Sportsnet 1

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Canadiens captain says Maple Leafs are 'fun to watch'

Max Pacioretty loves flipping through the hockey highlights and marvelling at some of the talented young players who appear to be taking the National Hockey League in an exhilarating direction.

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Leafs can't get by Price in Habs win

The storied rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens has been stuck in neutral for several seasons as the Leafs wandered the wilds of the National Hockey League, beset by thin rosters and incompetence in the front office.

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Watch: Weber notches league-leading 3rd GWG vs. Leafs

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Maple Leafs winless in 11 against Canadiens


Carey Price frustrates Leafs’ offence in low-scoring battle at Bell Centre.

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Final: Canadiens 2 Maple Leafs 1. TOR: N Kadri 1 goal, MTL: A Galchenyuk 1 goal, MTL: C Price 36 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Canadiens has started. (Canadian Broadcasting Company) (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Islanders: Sunday preview


John Tavares and slumping Isles host Auston Matthews and the Leafs.

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The Leafs, the Cup and tales of the CHUM Witch


The Maple Leafs' turnaround in the 1963-64 season coincided with the arrival of Mabel Leaf, a.k.a. the CHUM Witch. Spooky.

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Although he makes it look easy, Auston Matthews says the NHL is 'not easy at all'

Fun to watch, sure, but that doesn’t mean it comes without determination.

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Canadiens

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at MONTREAL CANADIENS

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Friday, October 28, 2016

Mitch Marner's linemates are fans

It has taken some time for the production to come, but the James van Riemsdyk-Tyler Bozak-Mitch Marner trio has shown some chemistry for the Leafs.

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GM Lamoriello excited by Leafs' skill level


Team plans to stick with struggling goaltender Frederik Andersen for the long haul.

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Game Day: Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens


Montreal is the only NHL team not to lose in regulation this season.

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Blues to retire Bob Plager's No. 5

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Blues to retire Bob Plager's No. 5

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Leafs bringing reconciliation to Air Canada Centre

The hockey club that often is teased for calling itself ‘Canada’s team’ has taken a huge step in helping the reconciliation with indigenous people.

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Where the heck did Jonathan Marchessault come from?

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October gave Leafs fans a peak at the Shanaplan in motion

Not quite 10% of the Maple Leafs’ schedule is in the books, yet it’s been a window on what to expect between now and April 9.

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Corsi Hockey League: 1st-place Habs, Oilers, Wild winning without the puck

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Maple Leafs undefeated when Matthews, Nylander don't record a point

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Laine, Marner shine in another fun night for rookies

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Seth Griffith gets his chance to play for Maple Leafs

Seth Griffith was a die-hard Maple Leafs fan.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Mitch Marner quick to show he belongs with Maple Leafs

In the extremely unlikely event that Lou Lamoriello and Mike Babcock felt they had a decision to make regarding Mitch Marner by the end of this weekend, the Leafs rookie took care of it Thursday night.

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Maple Leafs breathing a little easier after Andersen's bounce back

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The time of the nascent Marner: Feschuk


The Leafs don't appear to have any intention of sending the rising 19-year-old star back to junior hockey.

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Frederik Andersen bounces back to help Leafs past Panthers


Struggling netminder turns aside 29 of 31 shots as Leafs rally for second win.

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Embattled Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen rebounds against Panthers

Frederik Andersen shed a little blood and oozed a lot of confidence Thursday night.

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Final: Maple Leafs 3 Panthers 2. FLA: J Marchessault 2 goals, TOR: T Bozak 2 goals, TOR: F Andersen 29 saves. (ESPN)

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Watch: Marner's 3rd assist of the night is a head-turner

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Watch: Marner's 3rd assist of the night is a head-turner

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Watch: Marchessault scores 2nd against struggling Andersen

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Watch: Marchessault continues red-hot start with help from Jagr, Maple Leafs

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Panthers at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: FLA R Luongo, TOR F Andersen. (ESPN)

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Goodbye, Vine: Hockey's 13 best loops

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Seth Griffith looks to make his mark in Maple Leafs debut tonight


Griffith is expected to replace Peter Holland in tonight’s lineup against the Florida Panthers as a fourth-line grinder.

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Griffith makes Maple Leafs debut with Panthers in town

Seth Griffith was a die-hard Maple Leafs fan.

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Squad Up Daily Fantasy Dose: Stars will align for Dallas to down Jets

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Trending Up, Trending Down: Oil stock rising, Andersen falling

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Octobers to forget in Maple Leafs net

Frederik Andersen isn’t very proud of his early season numbers with the Leafs, but he can take some solace knowing a few others have been a lot worse in October.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Watch: Weber unleashes rocket for game-winner vs. Islanders

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Watch: Weber unleashes rocket for game-winner vs. Islanders

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Leafs goalie crisis management raises questions: Feschuk


James Reimer hits down with Panthers and weighs in (gently) on Frederik Andersen’s early-season fright show in Leafs net.

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Maple Leafs Podcast: LW James van Riemsdyk says his line is "a little snakebit" but gets good chances - Hockey Today (ESPN)


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Babcock: Nylander is 'way better than I expected'

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Panthers at Maple Leafs: Thursday preview


Ageless Jaromir Jagr hits town with Panthers, playing on top line at age 44.

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The Mid-Week Take: Canadiens' logic supported by early success

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'He knows he’s my guy': Maple Leafs' Babcock backs struggling goalie Andersen

TORONTO — James Reimer came back to Toronto to see a rookie sensation wearing his old No. 34 — and also arrived amid a familiar Leaf goaltending controversy.

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Ex-Leafs goalie James Reimer all smiles in return to Toronto


But long-time Leafs netminder won’t get start against old team Thursday.

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Reimer jokes about slashing Matthews for using his number

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The best tweets about NHL leading scorer Auston Matthews

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Report: Maple Leafs unlikely to honor Reimer during Panthers game

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Stamkos motivated by hometown Toronto boos

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Report: NHL, Fanatics ink 16-year deal for replica jerseys, champion apparel

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Golden era for Canada’s NHL franchises about to dawn: Cox


After no Canadian teams made the playoffs last season, there are probably going to be formidable teams across the country by 2020, Damien Cox predicts.

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It's early in the season but so far, Matthews is the NHL's leading scorer

He may have enjoyed just one victory in six career NHL games so far, but things are looking up for Auston Matthews in the infant steps of his pro career.

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Thumping at hands of Bolts will be learning experience for young Leafs [Photos] [Video]

It most certainly isn’t a season to tank for the young Maple Leafs - there’s too much talent on the team for that. But there’s certainly lessons to be learned on a nightly basis, as well.

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With kids leading Maple Leafs, be prepared for some growing pains [Photos] [Video]

As far as experience goes, there is no debate.

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Steven Stamkos silences boos quickly with four points against Leafs [Photos] [Video]

The moment Steven Stamkos stepped onto the ice, he could hear them.

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Maple Leafs' Matt Martin marvels at former junior teammate Steven Stamkos

Ernie Godden, who played five games with the Maple Leafs in 1981-82, owns the record for most goals scored in an Ontario Hockey League season with 87 tallies as a member of the Windsor Spitfires.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Andersen admits he must play better, Babcock remains confident

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Andersen admits he must play better, Babcock remains confident

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Leafs' Mike Babcock should expect more goaltending questions after Lightning score seven

Holy s---, indeed. Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock resorted to using the expression on Tuesday morning when pressed about the state of the team’s goaltending, specifically Frederik Andersen.

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Stamkos, Lightning dominate Maple Leafs


Another rough night for goalie Frederik Andersen and the Leafs defence, and Air Canada Centre fans let the netminder know in the end.

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Final: Lightning 7 Maple Leafs 3. TB: S Stamkos 2 goals, TOR: W Nylander 1 goal, TB: B Bishop 40 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs goalie question riles Babcock


Coach Mike Babcock no fan of Don Cherry’s netminding critique. Milan Michalek clears waivers.

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Watch: Stamkos rings puck off post for 2nd goal in Toronto homecoming

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Watch: Stamkos answers parade of boos with early goal vs. Maple Leafs

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Lightning at Maple Leafs has started. (Rogers Sportsnet One) (ESPN)

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Babcock irked by goalie question ahead of tilt with Bolts

"Holy s--t."

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Toronto's 10 most iconic athletes of all time

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Ben Smith inserted into Maple Leafs lineup tonight


Veteran wanted for his faceoff and penalty kill skills.

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O Canada: Oilers, Canadiens sitting in 1st place

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Fantasy fades: 10 early regression candidates

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Game Day: Lightning at Maple Leafs

Yes, it’s the first game in Toronto for the Tampa captain after he did not sign with the Maple Leafs, but that’s no longer a Leafs worry. Steve Stamkos’ talent is.

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Goals-against a 'red flag' for Maple Leafs

Mike Babcock doesn’t think the Maple Leafs’ inability to hold leads in the third period, resulting in losses, will poke holes in the collective psyche of his young players.

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Clear-minded Stamkos to face Maple Leafs for first time since re-upping with Lightning [Video]

TORONTO — There he was on Monday, the local kid an entire city once thought could be the so-called saviour of Toronto’s NHL team, skating at the Maple Leafs practice facility, wearing the same shade of dark blue jersey the Maple Leafs don for home games.

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Leafs’ Frederik Andersen might stop more if he thinks less


Goaltender's slow start could also be because of his limited training-camp time.

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Stamkos has no regrets about choosing Lightning over Maple Leafs

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Game Day: Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs


Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is averaging a point per game, as usual.

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Leafs forward Matt Martin followed Steven Stamkos’s footsteps to NHL


Pair were teammates with Sarnia Sting and remain friends.

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Maple Leafs waive Milan Michalek, claim Ben Smith, promote Connor Brown

Connor Brown is going to get an opportunity to strut his offensive stuff.

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Cowen arbitration decision expected in November

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Maple Leafs waive Milan Michalek, claim Ben Smith off waivers


Michalek was acquired in ent Dion Phaneuf trade with Ottawa.

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Talbot, Anisimov, Green named 3 stars of the week

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Report: Leafs waive Milan Michalek

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Why the next Heritage Classic should be in Ottawa

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Maple Leafs Andersen must improve

The patience that fans have extended the Maple Leafs while they restock the depth chart may not extend very much longer to the goaltending.

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Auston Matthews dresses as Ken Bone for Halloween

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5 ways to revive the outdoor-game phenomenon

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Maple Leafs keeping Auston Matthews in good hands

Mike Babcock can coach and cajole Auston Matthews all he wants, but knows he only has the young star’s attention part of a 24-hour day.

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Leafs could make this our kind of town: Feschuk


Few cities can match the euphoria that long-suffering Cubs fans felt Saturday night. But Leafs Nation might one day.

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The Next Cubs: Longest title droughts in each sport

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Babcock's Goal: 6 points in every 5 games

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Oilers and Jets primed for outdoor barn-burner

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Leafs lose lead again, fall to Chicago in OT

CHICAGO - Slam the door, lock it down, turn out the lights.

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Outdoor games have lost their novelty

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Connor Carrick brings a crowd to Chicago game

Connor Carrick and his girlfriend Lexi had dinner with eight family and friends on Friday night as the Leafs defenceman returned home to the Chicago suburb of Orland Park, Ill. Carrick took the group to the same restaurant where he and Lexi first met.

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Blackhawks' Panik matches last season's production in 6th game

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Maple Leafs blow another 3rd-period lead, fall to Blackhawks in shootout

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Leafs blow another third-period lead, lose in shootout


Chicago scores twice in final 2:28 regulation.

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Final/SO: Blackhawks 5 Maple Leafs 4. TOR: W Nylander 2 goals, CHI: A Anisimov 2 goals, TOR: F Andersen 31 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Blackhawks has started. Starting Goalies: TOR F Andersen, CHI S Darling. (Canadian Broadcasting Company) (ESPN)

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One-time Leaf Richard Panik has been clicking for Hawks

Mike Babcock was saying how much he wants the Maple Leafs to one day emulate the Blackhawks, when Richard Panik’s name was mentioned.

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Babcock envisions Maple Leafs following similar path as Blackhawks

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Blackhawks

TORONTO AT CHICAGO

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Maple Leafs' Roman Polak is rested, not rusted

If Roman Polak was bothered by sitting the first three games on the Leafs’ schedule, he didn’t show it.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

'People want this over with': Compared to Cubs fans, Leafs supporters have nothing to complain about

CHICAGO — The Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup curse won’t be lifted soon, but their suffering stalwarts can take solace in what’s taking place this weekend while in town to play the Blackhawks.

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Gretzky praises Laine: 'When you score goals, people love you'

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Leafs goalie question returns to haunt: Feschuk


It’s early, and new No. 1 Frederik Andersen missed training camp, but better goaltending would have positive ripple effect on young Leafs lineup.

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Maple Leafs at Blackhawks: Saturday preview


Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner pay first visit to raucous United Center to face Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and the Hawks.

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Leafs' Carrick: 'It’s going to be awesome' playing in hometown Chicago

CHICAGO - Connor Carrick knows the inside of the United Center better than any Maple Leaf.

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3 unforgettable outdoor games in recent NHL history

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On the Fly: 6 early-season reflections

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On the Fly: 6 early-season reflections

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On the Fly: 6 early-season reflections

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Heritage Classic comes at encouraging time for Canada's franchises

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Heritage Classic comes at encouraging time for Canada's franchises

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Gretzky: I thought my scoring records were in trouble during Matthews' debut

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Gretzky: I thought my scoring records were in trouble during Matthews' debut

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Maple Leafs Video: Auston Matthews scores his 5th goal of the season in a 3-2 loss against the Wild (ESPN)


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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Enroth gets his chance with Maple Leafs

The days of one goaltender playing every game are long gone in the NHL.

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Maple Leafs lose first game in regulation to Wild

In 48 hours, the young Maple Leafs have lost a four-goal lead and couldn't hang on for a point in a back-to-back road game.

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Staal scores twice as Wild upend Maple Leafs

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Young Leafs struggle to close out games: Feschuk


The goals have come often, but the Leafs are more focused on wins.

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Final: Wild 3 Maple Leafs 2. TOR: A Matthews 1 goal, MIN: E Staal 2 goals, MIN: D Dubnyk 31 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Wild has started. Starting Goalies: TOR J Enroth, MIN D Dubnyk. (ESPN)

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Back-up goalie Enroth gets turn as Leafs face Wild

Jhonas Enroth’s first assignment will be a hard one.

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Get your Anaheim Ducks in a row against the Flyers

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Trending Up, Trending Down: Laine sizzles, Russell hot takes fizzle

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Trending Up, Trending Down: Laine sizzles, Russell hot takes fizzle

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Ranking Laine and Matthews' 8 goals

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Tyler Bozak on the most exciting play in hockey

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Matthews untroubled by jeers from Jets fans

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Matthews untroubled by jeers from Jets fans

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Round 1 goes to Patrik Laine over Leafs' Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs had to tip their hats to Patrik Laine’s three goal-game in the much-anticipated first showdown of the top two NHL draft picks from last June.

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Scheifele on Laine: 'He should be over the moon right now'

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Laine steals show in 1st meeting vs. Matthews, Leafs

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Laine steals show in 1st meeting vs. Matthews, Leafs

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Final/OT: Jets 5 Maple Leafs 4. TOR: N Kadri 2 goals, WPG: P Laine 3 goals, WPG: M Hutchinson 36 saves. (ESPN)

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Watch: Laine beats Matthews to punch in 1st meeting between top picks

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Maple Leafs at Jets has started. (The Sports Network) (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs, Cowen await buyout ruling


Leafs and defenceman Jared Cowen present cases to arbiter in injury-related dispute over contract buyout.

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Jets’ Laine leaves trash talk and opponents behind: Feschuk


Winnipeg’s Patrik Laine, inspired by Crosby-Ovechkin duels growing up, plays down matchup with Leafs’ Auston Matthews and talks up his new home.

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Maple Leafs at Wild: Thursday NHL preview


Young Leafs offence faces stiff test against Wild netminder Devan Dubnyk.

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Laine welcomes potential for rivalry with Matthews, Maple Leafs

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The Mid-Week Take: McDavid isn't here to run a labor union

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Matthews-Laine the next Crosby-Ovechkin?

Auston Matthews vs. Patrik Laine, a local hockey Hall of Fame introduction and an outdoor game that features Connor McDavid dominated discussion around town before Wednesday’s Leafs-Jets game.

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3 goalies the Kings should target in Quick's absence

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Why everyone should stop talking about a Matthews-Laine rivalry

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Jets

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at WINNIPEG JETS

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Elite hockey players are everywhere in NHL

As much as Patrik Laine could be a handful for the Maple Leafs on Wednesday in Winnipeg, it’s not as though the Jets rookie will pose an overly unique challenge for the Leafs defence corps.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Maple Leafs at Jets: Wednesday game preview


Auston Matthews vs. Patrik Laine, round one in Winnipeg.

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More power to Maple Leafs . . . whatever works


Nikita Zaitsev and Jake Gardiner quarterback scoreless power-play units through two games but see reasons for hope.

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Maple Leafs' Matthews downplays first NHL meeting with Jets' Laine

TORONTO — One of 82 games on the National Hockey League schedule.

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Senators' Chabot to make debut vs. Coyotes

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O Canada: Canucks, Habs off to good starts

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Power play's a problem for Maple Leafs

With a three-game trip to Winnipeg, Minnesota and Chicago starting on Wednesday, the Maple Leafs’ lack of production through two games on the power play is coming into sharper focus.

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Monday, October 17, 2016

NHL's next generation of stars are 'special', says Wayne Gretzky [Video]

For the Great One, it was a snapshot of future greatness. Times two.

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Goalie Andersen settling into life with Leafs

When he needs to get away from it all, Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will leave his downtown condo and heads to one of the movie theatres in the area.

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Kadri puts young Leafs hype into perspective


Matthews vs. Laine Wednesday in Winnipeg will be fun, but team comes first.

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Leafs sensation Matthews’ impact knows no borders


NHL stars who also went first overall share advice for Auston Matthews, whose start couldn’t be much hotter on and off the ice.

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Auston Matthews on being named the NHL's second star of the week

Auston Matthews’ first honour in the National Hockey League came with an asterisk.

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McDavid, Matthews, Luongo named NHL's 3 stars of the week

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3 players that are above the law

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The Power 3: Blues, Oilers, Penguins making headlines early

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Nazem Kadri hot at faceoff dot for Maple Leafs

No points for Nazem Kadri through two Maple Leafs games, but his work in the faceoff circle has more than made up for it.

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Sunday, October 16, 2016

Shane Doan credits Coyotes for emergence of Auston Matthews

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Maple Leafs' Tyler Bozak feeling old at heart

Tyler Bozak doesn’t quite buy into the idea the Maple Leafs will make only small steps in the National Hockey League standings in 2016-17.

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Van Riemsdyk has no issue getting caught in numbers game


Leafs forward was happy to change jerseys after Salming's No. 21 was retired.

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Matthews boasts NHL's highest-selling jersey

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Maple Leafs rookies make history with 6 straight goals to open season

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Banner night at ACC

Outside of a few of the new player banners not unfolding as scheduled, the franchise’s carefully planned pre-game centennial season ceremony hit the right notes.

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Marner on 1st NHL goal celebration: 'Excitement really takes over your body'

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Saturday, October 15, 2016

Maple Leafs rookie Marner's entertaining style bringing back cheers [Video]

TORONTO — Too often over the past decade, it has been the place where fun didn’t just die, it never even arrived.

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Maple Leafs legends surprised by number retirement ceremony

TORONTO — Wendel Clark and Doug Gilmour were at a loss for words.

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Honours for Leafs old and new

James van Riemsdyk didn’t mind getting caught up in the numbers game.

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Panik pots hat trick in Hawks win over Preds

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Leafs finally get it right in honouring — no, retiring — their greats: Feschuk


The historic disrespect and disregard shown to Leafland’s finest alumni was a blight that needed to be corrected.

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Keon ceremony was a long time coming


Leafs great had always believed the team should retire numbers, not honour them.

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Maple Leafs win home opener 4-1 against Bruins


Auston Matthews, Nikita Zaitsev and Mitch Marner played their first regular-season game in front of the hometown crowd.

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Maple Leafs score early and often en route to win over Bruins in home opener

TORONTO — The 16 Maple Leafs who had their numbers retired before Saturday’s franchise centennial opener had barely departed the ice when a group who could comprise their next century’s first contender went to work.

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Final: Maple Leafs 4 Bruins 1. BOS: D Pastrnak 1 goal, TOR: M Marner 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 24 saves. (ESPN)

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Add a new milestone to Leafs lore

Sir Robert Borden was Canada’s prime minister when the Toronto hockey club played its inaugural game.

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Maple Leafs retire 11 numbers in a tribute to 17 honored players, including Dave Keon, during Centennial Anniversary (ESPN)


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Watch: Punjabi HNIC crew nails call of Marner's 1st NHL goal

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Watch: Marner scores 1st NHL goal

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Leafs retire numbers ahead of home opener

In a reversal of club policy that was key to the return of the great Dave Keon to the fold, the Maple Leafs retired all of their 11 honoured numbers before Saturday’s game and added Keon’s 14 .

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Bruins at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: BOS A Khudobin, TOR F Andersen. (NHL Network) (ESPN)

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Leafs' Van Riemsdyk vacates No. 21 after it's retired for Salming

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Watch: Leafs retire Dave Keon's No. 14

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Maple Leafs take on Bruins in home opener

It’s the home opener for Auston Matthews in what many expect will be a long and successful year with the Maple Leafs

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Leafs retire 16 honored jersey numbers

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Auston Matthews’ debut highlights Maple Leafs home opener


Auston Matthews, fresh off a historic NHL debut, will play his first regular-season game in front of the hometown crowd at Air Canada Centre.

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McDavid: 'Us normal people' can't adjust to NHL as quickly as Matthews

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The first night at the Gardens was about promise


Captian Hap Day predicted a Stanley Cup in the fall of 1931, and the Maple Leafs delivered.

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Marner wants to be role model like Gilmour, Sundin were to him

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Leafs' Auston Matthews ready for home debut

Claude Julien didn’t spend the past few days examining every bit of Auston Matthews’ historic National Hockey League debut.

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A look back at the first 100 Leafs seasons

“When I die, I want the Maple Leafs to be the pallbearers. So they can let me down one last time.”

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Sharks set to continue 2015-16's road show

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Wendel Clark on what it means to wear the 'C' in Toronto

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Leafs keyed into Jays' vibe

As soon as the Leafs took their helmets off after practice, they put on their Blue Jay caps, hoping they can one day generate the same vibe as the ball club and other playoff-bound pro teams in the city.

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Maple Leafs' past, future kick off club's centennial season [Video]

TORONTO — Sixteen months ago, when Brendan Shanahan told Mike Babcock that the franchise’s 100th birthday was coming up soon, he recalled the new coach sweating the timing.

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Marchand returns to scene of World Cup of Hockey win as Bruins ready for Maple Leafs home opener

TORONTO — You are going to want to jeer him Saturday night.

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The One Hundred: Keon tops list of all-time greatest Maple Leafs [Video]

When it comes to selecting the top 100 Maple Leafs in franchise history, Stanley Cups still pack the most punch.

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Now you can bet on how many 4-goal games Matthews will have this season

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Dave Keon No. 1 in Leafs’ all-time top 100


Legendary Leaf captain set gold standard for franchise in glory days.

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Rielly front and centre for Leafs home debut


Leafs fans will see a lot of Morgan Rielly in Saturday night’s home opener against the Bruins — as usual.

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Home opener preview: Bruins at Maple Leafs




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Leafs offer fans at ACC free beer ahead of major pregame ceremony

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Keon named greatest Maple Leaf in franchise's top-100 reveal

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Keon named greatest Maple Leaf in franchise's top-100 reveal

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Toronto Maple Leafs unveiling list of top 100 players in team history


Voted on by fans and vetted by a panel of Leafs experts, the list is part of continuing centennial celebrations

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Matthews to remain loyal to Dodgers ... even in a World Series versus Toronto

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Highlanders ready for Maple Leafs' home opener

The pipes will be calling Saturday night for the 84th time in a Leafs home opener.

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Zach was taken aback by Matthews

Zach Hyman was still amazed on Thursday, replaying how celebrated linemate Auston Matthews had picked his way through four or five Ottawa Senators, including Erik Karlsson, on his stunning second goal, the best of four in his NHL debut Wednesday.

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Matthews proves he's setting the tone for the Leafs this season

No cheering in the press box, as the maxim goes.

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