Leafs would like to get a win for Tavares, and to clinch their third straight playoff berth.
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
John Tavares can go home again, but he should expect similar treatment from Islanders’ fans
Leafs would like to get a win for Tavares, and to clinch their third straight playoff berth.
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Saturday, March 30, 2019
Senators win Battle of Ontario on back of goaltender Anderson
Ottawa goaltender is now 17-8-3 against the Leafs.
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Travis Dermott returns to give Leafs’ blue line a boost
Toronto struggled in its end during defenceman’s 15-game absence.
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Report: Red Wings expected to sign Blashill to 2-year extension
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Saturday NHL preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators
Brady Tkachuk Senator to watch at Canadian Tire Centre.
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Dave Feschuk: Why Jake Gardiner’s fitness is the Leafs’ million-dollar question
The pending free-agent defenceman, close to returning from a back injury, might be worth more than ever on the open market now that potential suitors have seen how the Leafs struggle without him, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Leafs bulk up on power play and defence for date with Senators
Bigger bodies down low with the man advantage could bring results down the stretch and into the playoffs, while Travis Dermott looks ready to return from injury in Ottawa — with Jake Gardiner not far behind.
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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Bruce Arthur: The joy of hockey could save Andersen and the Leafs’ season
There’s no blueprint for ending Frederik Andersen’s slump in time for the playoffs, but the cerebral goalie knows what it feels like when he’s on his game and this isn’t it. “Losing your joy a little bit” in a long season can change everything, Bruce Arthur writes.
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Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner returns to practice in non-contact jersey
Gardiner returned to practice in a non-contact jersey Thursday, his first action with teammates since suffering a back injury.
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Resilient Ennis earns Leafs’ Masterton nomination
Tyler Ennis beats the odds after concussions and other injuries and finds a home on the Leafs’ fourth line.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Leafs fold in shootout loss to Flyers
Playoff clinch put on hold after jumping to early lead in Philly, despite three Leafs ending long goal slumps.
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Leafs’ Hyman works hard for the twenty
The production by the Leafs’ line of Zach Hyman, John Tavares and Mitch Marner could put a target on their backs in the playoffs against the Bruins. If hard work is the road to success, Hyman and his linemates should be fine.
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Wednesday NHL preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers
Ex-Leaf James van Riemsdyk Flyer to watch at Wells Fargo Center.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Rosie DiManno: How Tavares gives Leafs a hometown discount every game
The career-high goal total, within range of the big 5-0, is just part of what John Tavares has brought to the table in his first season as a Leaf. He’s the most reliable guy on the ice, Rosie DiManno writes.
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Monday, March 25, 2019
Tavares hits multiple milestones with 4-goal outing vs. Panthers
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Tavares’s four goals help Leafs snap out of offensive slumber
Leafs centre is five from 50 with six games remaining.
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Rosie DiManno: There’s no rest for Leafs’ Patrick Marleau, not with the playoffs so near
Veteran winger worries about losing rhythm. Besides, he says, ‘I just love playing.’
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Sunday, March 24, 2019
Dave Feschuk: Maple Leafs are finally starting to embrace the grind
Toronto is playing less of a perimeter game and more of a possession game with the playoffs approaching.
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The value of Leafs defenceman Ron Hainsey isn’t always found in the numbers
Veteran found a home staying at home and directing traffic from there.
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Monday NHL game preview: Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs
Panthers Barkov, Huberdeau have been on a tear for the last month.
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Saturday, March 23, 2019
Bruce Arthur: Leafs’ Auston Matthews might be a volcano ready to blow
Star centre seems to imposing his will while getting and creating chances. Now the goals just have to start going in.
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Rangers’ Alex Georgiev holds Leafs at bay as visitors win in overtime
New York goaltender has made 99 saves in two wins over Toronto
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Leafs defenceman Justin Holl has mastered the waiting game
Holl waited most of the season before finally getting his chance to play regularly.
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Friday, March 22, 2019
Saturday NHL preview: New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs
Rangers rebuild in full swing with playoffs out of reach for the second straight season.
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Babcock insists there are no issues in relationship with GM Dubas
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Damien Cox: Patrick Marleau’s contract will be a problem for the Maple Leafs this off-season.
One of Kyle Dubas’s biggest challenges might be in making it disappear.
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Bruce Arthur: Leaf-baiting Sens owner tops standings in bush league
Eugene Melnyk’s latest public rant features pot shots at the Leafs’ rebuild. All the banter about Kyle Dubas and Mike Babcock is nothing compared to an average hockey day in the nation’s capital, Bruce Arthur writes.
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Babcock says he and GM Dubas are on the same page
Reports surfaced this week about their relationship potentially not surviving an early playoff exit after Babcock criticized the Leafs’ efforts in building player depth.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Dave Feschuk: How the Leafs should deal with Andersen’s miserable March
It might be just a blip, but if the Maple Leafs are serious about making sure that Vezina contender Frederik Andersen isn’t in the midst of a second straight late-season swoon, he probably shouldn’t start against the Rangers on Saturday, Dave Feschuk writes.
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Leafs unleash Auston to ramp up for Boston
Auston Matthews’ ice time and impact have increased over the past five games, a good sign for the Leafs with a playoff rematch against the Bruins all but certain to begin in less than three weeks.
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Maple Leafs lock up Nic Petan with two-year contract extension
Forward acquired from Jets for Par Lindholm at the NHL trade deadline has played five games as a Leaf.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Backup Garret Sparks backs up his comments in leading Leafs over Sabres
Toronto takes all four games in the season series.
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Another Nylander hopes a long NHL career is in its infancy
Buffalo’s Alex is in his third late-season stint with the Sabres.
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Nylander vs. Nylander matchup may be derailed as Maple Leafs’ winger battles flu bug
The Sabres’ Alex Nylander was looking forward to playing against older brother William when the Leafs play in Buffalo Wednesday night.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
The beat goes on for the Leafs in Nashville despite a better performance
The blue and white look stronger in their own zone but can’t beat the Predators’ Pekka Rinne at the other end.
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Report: OHLer Brazeau drawing interest from at least 5 NHL teams
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Wednesday NHL game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres
The Leafs have won the first three meetings this season.
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Leafs’ togetherness helps keep things on track during rough stretches
Every player has a voice and every player has to be held accountable.
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Monday, March 18, 2019
Bruce Arthur: Leafs believe they’ll come out of their struggles stronger than ever
But the answers have to come soon, and the Boston Bruins await.
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Leafs aren’t deep enough to deal with string of injuries, Babcock says
Toronto coach suggests other organizations are better prepared for rough stretches.
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Tuesday NHL game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators
The Leafs will try to turn things around against one of the NHL’s top defensive teams.
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Making calls on the calls: A night inside the NHL's Situation Room
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Sunday, March 17, 2019
Leafs hoping ugly week makes them stronger
The goalies are calling for change. The short-handed defence has been exposed. This week’s back-to-back in Nashville and Buffalo could speak volumes about the Leafs’ chances down the stretch.
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Saturday, March 16, 2019
Leafs cough up another six in loss to Senators
Third loss in four, with 23 goals against, another blow to home-ice hopes after Bruins win.
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Matthews and Nylander create matchup nightmares for Leafs’ opponents
Contracts and injuries played a part in delaying this season’s launch. Now Auston Matthews and William Nylander are making up for lost time on what might soon be the Leafs’ top line.
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Friday, March 15, 2019
Matthews and Muzzin ignite throwback Leafs’ comeback win over Flyers
Leafs dig another huge hole on home ice but outgun Flyers this time, despite James van Riemsdyk’s hat trick.
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Bruce Arthur: Maple Leafs have to worry about their habits as playoffs approach
The Leafs have spent what feels like a lot of time lately falling behind, then waking up and skating their behinds off. Or not, it depends.
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Saturday NHL game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators
The Leafs are 5-5 in the second game when playing on consecutive nights.
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Goaltender Andersen right in speaking up, Leafs’ Rielly says
Maple Leafs’ starts in recent games have been unacceptable, defenceman admits
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Friday NHL game preview: Philadelphia Flyers at Toronto Maple Leafs
The Flyers have been one of the NHL’s hottest teams over the last two months.
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Babcock hopeful of having Hyman back for meeting with Flyers
Winger has been suffering from flu and missed Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Blackhawks, another night when a slow start crippled the Leafs.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Toronto will host NHL draft lottery on April 9
Draw to determine top three picks for June draft in Vancouver will be held one day before Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Tavares wants challenge implemented for intentionally dislodging net
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Leafs rally falls short after digging five-goal hole against Blackhawks
Frederik Andersen gets second straight hook on home ice. Losses squander chance to gain ground on Bruins in Atlantic Division race.
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Kane and Matthews renew friendly NHL rivalry
Americans Patrick Kane, at the top of his game at age 30, and Auston Matthews, a leader at 21, retrace their steps and explain why they like playing against each other so much.
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