Perry continues to be non-factor for Ducks

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50 years since Leafs sipped from Stanley Cup [Photos]

Tuesday marks exactly 50 years since the Leafs won their last Stanley Cup, the longest drought in the NHL not counting the expansion St. Louis Blues.

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Maple Leafs apologize for unfollowing thousands of fans on Twitter

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The draft lottery scenarios for 5 teams with best odds

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Marlies advance with Game 4 win over Devils in triple overtime

Justin Holl triple-OT hero. Albany goalie Mackenzie Blackwood faces 60 shots at Ricoh Coliseum. Marlies play Syracuse in round two.

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Greening rises to challenge with Marlies

Veteran Colin Greening embraces AHL role for Calder Cup run after failing to crack Leafs roster.

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Maple Leafs sign 'spunky' Grundstrom to entry-level deal

Add another Swede to the mix for the Maple Leafs.

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Vlasic, Schenn, Johnson added to Team Canada squad

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Rich Clune embracing role with younger Marlies

Reaching the big 3-0 for a minor league hockey player, who is sitting during the playoffs, might be reason to have kept birthday celebrations on Tuesday to a dull roar or mope about Father Time.

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Marlies look to clinch series tonight

'You never want to give a team an additional life.'

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Watch: Maple Leafs take BP at Rogers Centre, Matthews crushes HR

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Long road paying dividends for Marlies goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo

Finnish goaltender opted to play U.S. college hockey and was rewarded with a pro contract.

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Kovalchuk, Radulov highlight offseason odds for Maple Leafs, Canadiens

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Alzner: I'd sit out rest of playoffs if we can win Stanley Cup

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Maple Leafs' needs clear in off-season for GM Lamoriello

Lou Lamoriello has his work cut out for him.

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Trending ▲, Trending ▼: Babcock nominated as the best, Boudreau bounced early again

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Leafs' Mike Babcock finalist for NHL coach of the year

Toronto’s Mike Babcock, Edmonton’s Todd McLellan and Columbus’ John Tortorella are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL coach of the year.

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3 tasks the Maple Leafs need to accomplish this summer

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Leafs' Mike Babcock an Adams finalist for coach of the year

It's his third nomination and his first with the Leafs.

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In award-worthy season, bonding with Maple Leafs rookies outranks Babcock's other fine work

Mike Babcock speaks and his words come out of the young mouths of so many of his young Maple Leafs players. Just like that.

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Babcock, McLellan, Tortorella named finalists for Jack Adams Award

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Maple Leafs' Marner to play for Canada at world championship

Mitch Marner will join Canada for the world hockey championship, the Toronto Sun has learned.

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Marner to play for Canada at World Championship, Rielly will not

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Green: Canucks need to develop winning culture

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Kapanen rejoins Marlies for playoff run

'We would think we’re getting back a better player that the one that left here.'

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5 unheralded players who will impact the 2nd round

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Capitals-Penguins Preview: Let's enjoy what is the true Eastern Conference final

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Maple Leafs' Lamoriello feeling re-energized

TORONTO — Asked Tuesday how long he still plans on serving as the general manager of the Maple Leafs, Lou Lamoriello quipped: “As far as the future, I have got enough problems just getting up in the morning.”

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"Kind of been nonstop so I'm not going to go" - Auston Matthews will skip upcoming Worlds; says he's focused on taking a break, recharging (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs' Babcock for Jack Adams? Better believe his players think so [Video]

TORONTO — Yes, there’s no doubt about it, Mike Babcock should be among the finalists when the nominees for the Jack Adams Award are revealed on Wednesday.

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Whirlwind year raises bar for Maple Leafs: Feschuk

Leafs look to bulk up in off-season after rapid ascent speeds up pursuit of hockey’s ultimate goal.

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Introduction of Golden Knights may mean longer nights for Maple Leafs' Lamoriello [Video]

Four decades in the National Hockey League have taught Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello that the summer prior to expansion can be the most problematic for a GM.

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Maple Leafs' Kadri has come a long way since career crossroads [Video]

TORONTO — In a dressing room full of cuts, scabs and welts — otherwise known as playoff souvenirs — how is it that Nazem Kadri’s baby-smooth face is unblemished?

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Maple Leafs’ Mike Babcock has claim on Jack Adams Award

Coach of the year honour is about the only award Leafs bench boss does not have on his career ledger.

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Maple Leafs head into uncertain summer

Expansion draft puts off-season game plan in limbo with each NHL team losing a player to Vegas.

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Worlds might await Maple Leafs' Rielly, while Matthews, Zaitsev shut it down

Exit meetings with coaches, medicals, handshakes and a team picture did not quite mean the season is done for a few Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs won't stand pat in off-season, Lamoriello vows

'We have to get better.'

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Babcock: Leafs still not good enough

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Oilers-Ducks Preview: 3 players who could tip the scales

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'Exhausted' Matthews won't play for USA at World Championship

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Leafs' Zaitsev not cleared for World Championship due to head injury

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Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock embraces 'spectacular' electricity of playoff run

Move over, Detroit. Turns out coach Mike Babcock has discovered the true Hockeytown.

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Everyone on Maple Leafs can get better

Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock could not say enough about goaltender Frederik Andersen’s contributions this season — but that doesn’t mean the coach wants the goalie or anyone else to be self-satisfied this off season.

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With crucial pieces in place, the Maple Leafs' foundation is strong

Just over a year ago, Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock stood in a hallway in the Prudential Center in Newark, stuck out his jaw and made a pronouncement.

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Leafs' heart-pounding playoff ride just the start: DiManno

The blue and white's next post-season run won’t be quite this dramatic, but Shanahan’s budding contender is clearly built to last.

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Top moments of an exhilarating Maple Leafs season

Wonder if the Maple Leafs’ 200th anniversary will be as eventful as their first centennial.

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Leafs’ next stage starts now

Preparations for expansion and entry drafts, then free-agent frenzy begin with NHL playoff run done in six.

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Maple Leafs enter off-season with many questions on defence

TORONTO — The year began Oct. 12 and ended April 23 with Auston Matthews scoring, Frederik Andersen set as No. 1 goalie and the Maple Leafs giving up too many chances in their end and losing in extra time.

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Excitement around Leafs will continue into the off-season: Cox

It’s taken a good three years to clear out the deadwood and put all of their critical pieces in place. Now let the building continue.

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Corey Hirsch column: Combing through the 5 types of playoff beards

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Backstrom: Capitals are underdogs against Penguins

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5 reasons why the 1st round of the playoffs was excellent

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Leafs had a season to remember [Photos]

From his knees, Frederik Andersen didn’t move, maybe couldn’t move. He scooped the puck out of his net and shot it off the boards in disgust.

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Caps D-man an Auston fan

We watch Auston Matthews and know the Maple Leafs have a franchise player.

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Leafs' forward depth biggest takeaway for JVR

In a series where all six games could have been decided on a coin flip, the one with the bald eagle came up on Sunday night.

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Maple Leafs' playoff return proves future is here

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Themes and trends emerge, show Leafs' struggles in series

Every playoff game is its own story, every series its own chapter.

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NHL unveils schedule for 2nd round

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Capitals' Trotz congratulates Maple Leafs after Round 1 battle

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Penguins happy to watch Capitals grind it out against Leafs

While hockey fans in Toronto and Washington were once again chewing their fingernails down to the nubs, Jim Rutherford’s stress-free Sunday evening began with a nice dinner out on the town with his family.

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What's next for the young Maple Leafs after spirited season

The Maple Leafs’ 2016-17 season is done after 88 games, marked by an unexpected playoff appearance, a boatload of rookie scoring records and tangible results to show they can challenge for a Stanley Cup in the near future.

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Hell of a game. Hell of a series. Hell of a season

This Leafs team could be great next season. Not good, great. They have cap space and youth.

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It all came down to one, of course: DiManno

Another one-goal game. But this time the loser went home.

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In the end, Leafs coach was wrong after so much went right: Feschuk

Mike Babcock was sure series with Capitals would return to Washington. It won’t, but the blue and white did well to go so far.

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Upstart Maple Leafs sent packing in heartbreaking overtime loss to Capitals

The Maple Leafs kids were more than all right during the 2016-17 season.

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Watch: Johansson scores OT winner as Capitals knock out Maple Leafs

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Capitals knock out Maple Leafs in Game 6

Marcus Johansson ties game late in third and nets series winner in OT in Game 6 at Air Canada Centre.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Marcus Johansson's OT goal gives Capitals 2-1 win in Game 6 to eliminate Maple Leafs; face Penguins in 2nd round (ESPN)

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Opening round sets record for overtime games

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Final/OT: Capitals 2 Maple Leafs 1. WSH: M Johansson 2 goals, TOR: A Matthews 1 goal, WSH: B Holtby 37 saves. (ESPN)

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Werenski offered to help write Matthews' Calder acceptance speech

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Watch: Matthews opens scoring in Game 6 after fortunate bounce

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Bieber attends crucial Capitals-Leafs Game 6

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Capitals at Maple Leafs has started. (NBC Sports Network) (ESPN)

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What you need to know about the Maple Leafs and the Capitals in Game 6

Down 3-2 in the series, Toronto is hoping to force an all-or-nothing Game 7 Tuesday in Washington.

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Leafs would be only happy to make another trip to D.C.

Suggest to Nazem Kadri that the District of Columbia is a great place to visit during the spring and he would nod in agreement.

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Like Babcock, Shattenkirk hoping to greet Verizon staff, but in Round 2

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Maple Leafs need better start to force Game 7, Babcock says

The Leafs are confident they can win Game 6 Sunday night and return to Washington on Tuesday.

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Poll: Will the Maple Leafs force Game 7?

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3 head coaches exact revenge on former teams with series clinchers

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Game 7 vets want another

While many Maple Leafs are in their first NHL playoff series, a few are survivors of the last Toronto team to rebound from a 3-1 deficit and force a seventh game.

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Leafs' Babcock keeps up the optimism

Belief in the Leafs has to start at the top and that’s what head coach Mike Babcock was preaching ahead of Sunday’s crucial contest.

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Matt Martin on Alex Ovechkin: 'He just gave me a jab ... in the gut' [Video]

Alex Ovechkin picked the wrong time to poke back.

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Summer beckons for Leafs' kids brigade if they can't rally against Capitals [Video]

School's out for the summer if the Maple Leafs don’t pass the biggest test of the year — forcing and then winning a Game 7.

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Barry Trotz encouraging Capitals to push Leafs 'off a cliff' and end their season [Video]

Now that the Washington Capitals have the Maple Leafs teetering on the edge of elimination from the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs, Barry Trotz has one wish.

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This is only just the beginning for Auston Matthews — and that is thrilling [Video]

This is like the beginning of a special novel. Full of excitement and anticipation and welcoming change.

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The Leafs might have the Capitals just where they want them: Feschuk

Washington is just five-of-20 when playing a game that can clinch a best-of-seven series.

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Leafs coach Mike Babcock wants to see more out of rookie Mitch Marner [Video]

Mike Babcock trusts that Mitch Marner will be fine.

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Leafs need to use power play to their advantage: DiManno

Unforced errors, faceoff losses left Toronto with a goose egg in Game 5.

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Jets' Scheifele encouraged by Leafs' playoff run: 'We want to be that team'

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Several Leafs got their playoff experience in AHL last year

Marlies' core players from a season ago are filling key roles with Leafs this year.

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Leafs don’t expect Mitch Marner to miss the moment

While the checking is tighter in the playoffs, the rookie has made a habit of showing up at the most important times.

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Exciting beyond belief, and for the Leafs beyond: Arthur

Young Leafs have raised expectations with every step they have taken this year.

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Game 6 preview: Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs

Washington's Justin Williams has made a habit of scoring big overtime goals.

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Trotz likens closing out Maple Leafs to pushing someone off a cliff

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Ovechkin channeled his inner couch potato while Caps scored in his absence

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Maple Leafs play almost the perfect playoff game and lose

WASHINGTON — It was right there for the Maple Leafs. The puck on James van Riemsdyk’s stick. Nothing between him and Braden Holtby and a playoff win.

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Spotlight on Leafs rookies

WASHINGTON — Like everyone else in the Maple Leafs organization, coach Mike Babcock eagerly anticipates the level to which Auston Matthews can take his game next season and beyond.

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Power outage: Leafs' power-play woes cost them in Game 5

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Babcock to Verizon Center staff: 'See you in a couple days'

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Capitals' Ovechkin too distracted for such a big game

WASHINGTON — With so much on the line, and so much tension in the Verizon Center air, Alexander Ovechkin seemed more worried about hitting Maple Leafs players and getting back at Nazem Kadri than he did in carrying the Washington Capitals to a Game 5 victory.

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Kadri vs. Ovechkin subplot to Leafs’ OT heartbreak: Arthur

Justin Williams pushes Leafs to brink of elimination with OT winner, Game 6 Sunday night at ACC … hoo boy.

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Capitals still have to prove they can be closers: Feschuk

Washington is one game away from second round, but Leafs’ Kadri shows how easily Capitals can be distracted.

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Maple Leafs lose heartbreaker in OT to Williams, Capitals

WASHINGTON — Time to dig in, as Mike Babcock would say.

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Watch: Williams puts Maple Leafs on brink of elimination with Game 5 OT winner

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Capitals win Game 5 against Maple Leafs in overtime

Minutes into overtime, Caps secured win and take 3-2 lead in series.

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Final/OT: Capitals 2 Maple Leafs 1. TOR: A Matthews 1 goal, WSH: J Williams 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 26 saves. (ESPN)

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Justin Williams' goal in OT gives Capitals 2-1 win over Maple Leafs and 3-2 series lead (ESPN)

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WATCH: Maple Leafs' Kadri sends Ovechkin flying with controversial hit

WASHINGTON — Nazem Kadri sent Alex Ovechkin flying and then to the Washington Capitals dressing room on Friday night.

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Watch: Ref makes definitive no-goal call after save by Leafs' Andersen

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Just another day at the races for the Maple Leafs: Feschuk

This team has been built on speed, and they continue to try to use it to their advantage in the post-season.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin helped off ice in first period of Game 5 vs. Maple Leafs after hit by Nazem Kadri (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Capitals has started. Starting Goalies: TOR F Andersen, WSH B Holtby. (ESPN)

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Auston Matthews says Calder nomination ‘special’

Leafs star was teady and 'outstanding for us last game,' coach says.

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Maple Leafs' Matthews surely earned Calder Trophy nod

WASHINGTON — The goals scored and points recorded by Auston Matthews during the 2016-17 regular season brought admiration from his Maple Leafs teammates.

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What you need to know about the Maple Leafs and Capitals in Game 5

All you need to know about tonight’s game, which faces off at 7 p.m.

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Matthews legend grows in Stanley Cup playoff spotlight: Arthur

Leafs rookie Auston Matthews follows Calder-worthy regular season debut with post-season breakthrough — before expectations really take off.

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Maple Leafs have temporary fan in Jets' Scheifele

TORONTO — Mark Scheifele is rooting for the Maple Leafs.

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Babs' Game 5 advice to Leafs: 'Best time of your life, dig in'

Simple words from Mike Babcock regarding his message to the Maple Leafs on the morning of Game 5.

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5 players who deserve honorable mentions for the Calder Trophy

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Leafs not happy to be tied

'You get greedy.'

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Off the rails early

Mike Babcock could pin-point the exact moment things began unraveling for his Leafs in Game 4.

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Toronto Marlies drop playoff opener vs. Albany Devils

Game 2 in best-of-five AHL first-round series goes Saturday.

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Sabres should take page out of Maple Leafs' blueprint

For a long-suffering Buffalo Sabres fan base that certainly deserves better, this heartache could have been avoided.

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Babcock's last-minute choice — Toronto over Buffalo — looking genius in hindsight

TORONTO — Mike Babcock was standing in his familiar place at the back of the Maple Leafs dressing room, having watched and digested the tape of Game 4, his mind racing as it always does, and yet fully understanding the unusual juxtaposition of this hockey morning.

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Maple Leafs' Matthews named finalist for Calder Trophy

TORONTO — Auston Matthews has taken the first step to ending the Maple Leafs’ 51-year separation from the Calder Trophy.

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Leafs sensation Marner keeps eyes on the prize: DiManno

Mitch Marner's pre-game ritual goes back to when he was a kid . . . so, not so long ago, but youthful energy has already taken him far.

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Leafs make room for fun without reservations: Feschuk

The Leafs didn’t invent the idea of staying in hotels to bond before playoff home games, but they’re reaping some of the benefits.

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Matthews, Laine, Werenski crack Calder Trophy shortlist

Leafs sensation Auston Matthews clear favourite for top rookie honours after record-smashing debut.

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Matthews, Laine, Werenski named Calder Trophy finalists

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Friday Game 5 preview: Maple Leafs at Capitals

Series returns to Verizon Center tied 2-2.

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Leafs get physical with Ovechkin, with mixed results

Kadri, Komarov, Hunwick, even Marner have Capitals superstar in their sights.

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Nate Schmidt making case to stay in Capitals’ lineup

Added to blue line to replace injured Karl Alzner, Schmidt has two assists and nearly got a goal in Game 4 against Leafs

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Opportunity knocks while young Leafs are taking notes: Arthur

They’re learning lessons along this playoff ride but Toronto can’t forget the fact it is two wins away from winning series against Capitals.

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Maple Leafs' hopes of advancing might hinge on Ovechkin's impact

TORONTO — For parts of two seasons, Connor Carrick was a teammate of Alex Ovechkin and had the opportunity to admire the Russian superstar from across the dressing room.

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A return to form is all Braden Holtby and the Capitals need [Video]

Had pucks hit Braden Holtby as flush in Game 4 as teammate Marcus Johansson did at the morning skate seven hours earlier, maybe there wouldn’t be all these “What’s wrong with the Washington Capitals goaltender?” questions going around.

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Babcock to Maple Leafs ahead of Game 5: 'Dig in' [Video]

TORONTO — Mike Babcock started his postmortem of Game 4 with a little humour.

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Sabres owner Pegula shows familiar impatience in hasty housecleaning

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Maple Leafs know there's not much margin for error against Capitals

By almost any measure, it's been a close series against league's top regular season team.

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Trending ▲, Trending ▼: Wilson no castaway for Caps; Blackhawks fading

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Babcock frustrated with Leafs' effort in Game 4 loss

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Wilson's moment of glory

As a Maple Leaf-loving lad playing ball hockey in the hallways of North Toronto Arena, Tom Wilson imagined, like most boys do, of a day when he would enjoy NHL glory in his beloved hometown.

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Alexander Ovechkin knows Leo Komarov’s lip

We would imagine Leo Komarov has heard worse after frustrating yet another opponent.

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Andrew Wiggins rocks custom jersey to Game 4 of Leafs-Capitals

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Leafs needed a 'Boston Moment' versus Capitals in Game 4 [Photos]

The Maple Leafs badly needed a “Boston Moment” if they were to put the Washington Capitals on the ropes in this series.

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Maple Leafs no match for the real Capitals in Game 4

It took four games for the real Washington Capitals to make an appearance in this back and forth playoff series with the Maple Leafs.

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Watch: 3 Capitals fans rejoice amid sea of Maple Leafs' faithful

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Maple Leafs unable to launch full comeback, drop Game 4 to Capitals [Photos] [Video]

TORONTO — So the Washington Capitals did win the Presidents’ Trophy during the regular season after all.

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Capitals' Oshie delivers in crucial win over Maple Leafs

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Oshie, Wilson come up big as Capitals even series with Maple Leafs

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Maple Leafs' Andersen after disappointing Game 4 loss: 'We beat ourselves'

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Capitals’ Tom Wilson makes himself right at home in ACC: Feschuk

Local product scores twice, wreaks havoc as Washington jumps ahead early.

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First-period meltdown game-changer for Leafs: DiManno

Making it close in the end could help, but Capitals regain home-ice advantage with series swinging back to Washington.

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Confidence game is a two-way street: Arthur

The Leafs have already travelled a little further than anybody could have expected, but now they know what the next level looks like.

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Marlies have made playing spring hockey a habit

TORONTO — To many Maple Leafs, the joys of playoff hockey are a new experience. But for the former Marlies in their group, it would be a shock to their body clocks if they weren’t playing now.

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Maple Leafs fall to Capitals in Game 4 showdown

Eastern Conference quarter-final tied 2-2 heading into Friday's Game 5 in Washington.

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