Murray Returns, Nylander Shines as Leafs Split Back-To-Back
Murray Returns, Nylander Shines as Leafs Split Back-To-Back
It seems like the Leafs have been on back-to-back missions this last month. This go around, they faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Islanders. The first half of the back-to-back marked the return for Matt Murray, the Leafs goaltender who hasn’t played an NHL game in over 600 days. “I think… read more
3 Early Trade Candidates for the Maple Leafs
With the 2024-25 NHL season fast underway, it’ll only be a matter of time until the trade deadline comes knocking. With how the team is shaping up, the Maple Leafs will be strong buyers at the deadline. Ahead of the March 7th trade deadline, let’s look at 3 early trade candidates for the Maple Leafs…. read more
Leafs Split Back-to-Back, John Tavares Scores Hat Trick
With two weeks in a row that the Leafs are in a back-to-back, they faced off against the Detroit Red Wings, and the Buffalo Sabres. Toronto dropped the first game against the Detroit Red Wings, losing 4-2, off a vintage performance from Red Wings defender Jeff Petry, notching a goal and an assist in the… read more
Pacioretty Scores Twice in 3-2 Win vs Anaheim
After a close win in New Jersey, the Leafs are back at home facing off against the Anaheim Ducks. Max Pacioretty scored twice in this matchup with the Ducks. William Nylander also scored and John Tavares snagged a pair of assists. Pacioretty scored the first of the game off a great backhand feed from Tavares,… read more
Is Matthew Knies the Next Zach Hyman?
Matthew Knies has quickly become a fan favourite in Toronto. For his solid two-way game, and his passion for Leafs hockey, Leafs fans quickly came to love the former second-round pick. There’s always been talk in Toronto of the LW1 position. Before, it was current Oiler Zach Hyman. Now, it’s Matthew Knies. At first glance,… read more
Leafs Run Away With Two Points in Win v Devils
After losing back-to-back games against Washington and Pittsburgh last week, the Maple Leafs are on the road facing a tough New Jersey team coached by their old bench boss, Sheldon Keefe. If there was ever a game this year that the Maple Leafs looked like they were completely out of, it was this one. The… read more
Leafs Lose Both Ends of Back-to-Back Against Washington, Pittsburgh
Toronto went back in action on a back-to-back against two Metropolitan division teams, the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively. Toronto lost 3-1 against the Capitals, splitting the season series against Washington. While the score remained 0-0, Washington created numerous chances early on, with many of those coming close to the net. With Toronto’s… read more
16 and 34 Shine in Third Period in 3-2 Win v Nashville
Toronto squared off on this cold, Wednesday night against a Nashville squad that has been on a recent losing streak. Nashville opened the scoring in the first when Jon Marchessault took advantage of a strange bounce and got it past Woll. The Leafs did not look particularly sharp through the first 40 minutes of this… read more
Matthews Scores 1st Goal Since Returning in 4-1 Win Over Chicago
Toronto finally has a normal schedule again, playing games every other day. This game was against an Original Six rival, the Chicago Blackhawks. This game marked the return of Tyler Bertuzzi and TJ Brodie to Toronto. Both players received a tribute and a standing ovation from Scotiabank Arena. It also marks the 600th NHL game… read more
Knies and Matthews Find the Scoresheet in 5-3 Win v Tampa Bay
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning is always a fun and strong matchup, and this duel was no different. Nikita Kucherov was ruled out for this game, while Toronto welcomed Matthews Knies and Auston Matthews back to the lineup. “As the game went on, I felt a little bit better. Still felt a… read more
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