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Scheifele notches hat trick as Jets top Maple Leafs 5-2

TORONTO — Mark Scheifele scored a hat trick and an assist while Kyle Connor collected two goals and an assist to spark the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The Jets enter the Christmas break with back-to-back wins, while the Maple Leafs dropped their second in a row at Scotiabank Arena without …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

Bo Horvat has goas and 2 assists in the Islanders’ 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs

Associated Press

TORONTO — Bo Horvat had two a goal and two assists, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night. Maxim Tsyplakov, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Noah Dobson and Mathew Barzal also scored and Ilya Sorokin stopped 27 shots to help end a two-game losing streak. William Nylander scored twice …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pregame warmups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in nearly 21 months. “A big release,” Murray said, in coming to the realization of the exhaustive work he’s put in spending much of the past year rehabbing …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, Rangers fall from top 10 and the league’s best deals

New York Times

The most important day in the American calendar is finally here: Black Friday. Last week: 3 Sean’s ranking: 3 Dom’s ranking: 3 For one more season, the Wild have Brock Faber on an entry-level deal and they’re certainly getting the most out of that forced bargain. Last week: 8 Sean’s ranking: 5 Dom’s ranking: 6 Nothing says “value” quite like …

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4 weeks ago

Marner scores twice as Maple Leafs win first meeting with Utah Hockey Club

Associated Press

TORONTO — Mitch Marner scored twice in a second-period surge as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to four. The victory, in the lone NHL game on the schedule, came in the first meeting between Toronto and Utah. Logan Cooley and Jack McBain scored for Utah, which was …

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1 month ago

NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs enter top 10, plus first quarter grades for every team

New York Times

Pencils down, folks, it’s report card time for every team, courtesy of the Rankings Boys. Last week: 10 Sean’s ranking: 6 Dom’s ranking: 9 Sean grade: A+ Dom grade: A+ There’s simply no underselling just how impressive Washington’s start to the season has been. Last week: 11 Sean’s ranking: 10 Dom’s ranking: 6 Sean grade: B+ Dom grade: B+ The …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -127, Maple Leafs +107; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. The Maple Leafs rank 10th in NHL play serving 9.6 penalty minutes …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How does Fraser Minten fit into the Maple Leafs’ plans at centre?

New York Times

It is 10:20 a.m. and every Toronto Marlie has left the ice after the conclusion of practice nearly 30 minutes earlier, except for one. “You’re kicking me off?” Minten shouts, feigning surprise, to affable Leafs staffer Mike Kelly. And so with the all-round, cerebral centre projecting to make his AHL debut on Nov. 9, could it be a matter of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weekend NHL rankings: Playoff outsiders I still believe in, at least for now

New York Times

It was a rough year for one of my favorite stats. Utah Hockey Club — This one feels a little cheap, since they were holding down a spot up until the Oilers’ win last night and are only out based on the regulation wins tiebreaker. That’s enough to knock the Stars out of top spot for the first time this …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Each NHL team’s biggest concern a month into the 2024-25 regular season

New York Times

We’re just over a month into the NHL regular season, and for some teams, the high hopes and optimism of the preseason have faded away for one reason or another. — Cory Lavalette Goal scoring: There’s no doubt the Blackhawks are a better team than a season ago, but the offense remains an area of concern. — Scott Powers Goaltending: …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Kings lose third in a row on season-opening seven-game trip, 6-2 to Maple Leafs

LA Times

Kevin Fiala, shown here last season, scored for the Kings on Wednesday. Auston Matthews broke out of a season-opening points drought, scoring his first goal and adding his first two assists as Toronto’s captain in the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. The NHL goals leader last season with 69, Matthews also assisted on two power-play …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Dominate New Jersey Devils in Debut Win

Associated Press

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils in their opening game of the NHL Global Series in Prague. Steven Lorentz and Dennis Hildeby shone for the Leafs, scoring goals and assisting on the other, respectively. Max Pacioretty, Bobby McMann, and John Tavares also contributed to the Maple Leafs' scoring. Despite Sheldon Keefe's new coaching …

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3 months ago

Every NHL team’s biggest question heading into training camp

New York Times

When and for how much will restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman sign with the Bruins? Ex-NHL goalies on 3-man rotations, playing at 40 Coming out of training camp last year, Kirby Dach looked like the Canadiens’ best forward. By all indications, Demko was close to returning before the Canucks were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Which NHL teams need upgrades on defense? Ranking all 32 teams by current quality

New York Times

With draft-floor trades and the first day of unrestricted free agency just days away, it’s time to break down where each team stands on a position-by-position basis. Current quality: 50th percentile Looking for: Franchise talent, top-four defenseman We know the story with the Flames’ forwards, and the story with their blue line isn’t much different. Current quality: 36th percentile Looking …

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6 months ago

The Oilers join 9 other NHL teams that forced a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0

Associated Press

The Edmonton Oilers aren’t the first team in the NHL to fight back from 3-0 down in a best-of-seven series to force a deciding contest. Sharks, second round Detroit had won three straight tight games to even the series but fell behind quickly in Game 7 in San Jose. 2011 Blackhawks vs. Canucks, first round Defending-champion Chicago fought back in …

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7 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

Associated Press

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Craig Berube as their coach on Friday, bringing in someone with Stanley Cup-winning experience to try to help the storied franchise end the longest championship drought in the NHL. Toronto President Brendan Shanahan and general manager Brad Treliving moved quickly to hire Berube as the replacement for Sheldon Keefe, who was fired after …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

Associated Press

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe is out as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, fired Thursday after another early exit from the NHL playoffs. However, we determined a new voice is needed to help the team push through to reach our ultimate goal.” In a video message posted on social media, Keefe said he was forever grateful for the opportunity to …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins’ Justin Brazeau back to proving NHL teams wrong after late injury scare: ‘They didn’t want me’

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — Justin Brazeau is a big man. “They said there’s a chance,” Brazeau said of the medical staff. “It’s a huge, huge help from the mental side of an injury,” Brazeau said of team immersion. “What you’re noticing now,” said Bruins coach Jim Montgomery, “is something we think is part of him.” The 26-year-old earned his Bruins opportunity, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

Associated Press

BOSTON — With the Boston Bruins’ season on the brink and the team’s top scorer mired in a scoring slump, coach Jim Montgomery didn’t hesitate to publicly challenge David Pastrnak to do more in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “This was the opportunity to seize the moment and be a difference maker.” Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman makes a …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -142, Maple Leafs +119; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs face off in game seven of the first round of the NHL Playoffs. The Maple Leafs have a +37 scoring differential, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

Associated Press

No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back postseasons. “That’s the intensity that we want to bring every night, and when we do get to an actual Game 7, it should be another day in the office for us because we prepared …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs

Associated Press

Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Maple Leafs -114, Bruins -105; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Toronto Maple Leafs in game six. The Maple Leafs serve 9.9 penalty minutes …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

Associated Press

TORONTO — Joseph Woll knew he wasn’t getting the nod for Game 1 of the playoffs. “And prepare as though he was playing.” Woll got that chance Tuesday night, making 27 saves in his first start in more than two weeks to backstop Toronto’s 2-1 overtime victory that cut Boston’s lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven, first-round series. “You got …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

Associated Press

BOSTON — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup. HURRICANES 6, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan …

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Scheifele notches hat trick as Jets top Maple Leafs 5-2

Bo Horvat has goas and 2 assists in the Islanders’ 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs

Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, Rangers fall from top 10 and the league’s best deals

Marner scores twice as Maple Leafs win first meeting with Utah Hockey Club

NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs enter top 10, plus first quarter grades for every team

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game

How does Fraser Minten fit into the Maple Leafs’ plans at centre?

Weekend NHL rankings: Playoff outsiders I still believe in, at least for now

Each NHL team’s biggest concern a month into the 2024-25 regular season

Kings lose third in a row on season-opening seven-game trip, 6-2 to Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Dominate New Jersey Devils in Debut Win

Every NHL team’s biggest question heading into training camp

Which NHL teams need upgrades on defense? Ranking all 32 teams by current quality

The Oilers join 9 other NHL teams that forced a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes

Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

Bruins’ Justin Brazeau back to proving NHL teams wrong after late injury scare: ‘They didn’t want me’

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins