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Second-line surge has Leafs 'California dreaming' about first place

John Tavares ,  William Nylander and  Bobby McMann  continued to click during Toronto's win on Tuesday over the Philadelphia Flyers. That trio...

28.03.2025 7

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Tortorella urges Toronto to be patient with new Leaf Laughton

The Maple Leafs (optional) and Philadelphia Flyers skated at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday.  --- Scott Laughton will face his old team for the...

27.03.2025 8

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'Starting to find my footing': Laughton feels like he's turning a corner with Leafs

The Maple Leafs practised at Ford Performance Centre on Monday. --- Scott Laughton feels like he's close to turning a corner with his new team. ...

26.03.2025 8

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Matthews builds momentum in marquee matchup with MacKinnon

The Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night before flying to New York where they will face the Rangers on...

21.03.2025 7

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MacKinnon presents big challenge for Leafs

How can the Leafs slow down Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon?  "Well, I don't know, but if you find out before the game, you can let me...

21.03.2025 7

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'He talked and then he walked': Leafs captain Matthews 'grabbed hold of the room'

The Maple Leafs practised at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. --- Auston Matthews was blunt after Saturday's loss. He said the Leafs lacked detail and...

20.03.2025 3

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Leafs look to get on track against desperate Flames

The Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames skated at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. Craig Berube noticed that his team's skate was a bit quieter than usual on...

19.03.2025 7

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Matthews talks 'reset' again as Leafs' struggles continue

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped five of their last six games, with their only win during this 1-4-1 run coming via shootout. "There’s...

18.03.2025 8

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Maple Leafs have faith Matthews will find scoring touch

The Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators skated at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.  Auston Matthews missed Toronto's morning skate, but will play on...

17.03.2025 10

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Leafs hope playoff-mode Domi will heat up down the stretch

The Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. The team took a day off on Friday.  Max...

16.03.2025 9

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Leafs anticipate 'playoff-like game' against Panthers

The Maple Leafs (optional) and Florida Panthers skated at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday.  --- The race for top spot in the Atlantic Division takes...

15.03.2025 3

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'He's close': Leafs are missing Pronger-esque presence from Tanev

The Maple Leafs practised at Ford Performance Centre on Wednesday.  Chris Tanev participated in practice with the Leafs again, but when he'll be...

14.03.2025 4

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Road-weary Leafs return home on a high after Marner's clutch move

The Maple Leafs travelled home from Salt Lake City on Tuesday.  --- The Leafs are finally heading home.  "We've been on the road for what? Two...

13.03.2025 10

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Laughton vows to be better after tough Leafs debut: 'Can't wait to show it'

The Maple Leafs held an optional skate at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday.  --- Scott Laughton called himself out for a poor...

12.03.2025 10

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Treliving reiterates desire to keep Marner with Leafs after trade report

The Maple Leafs practised at the Utah Olympic Oval in Salt Lake City on Sunday.  Brad Treliving held an impromptu and brief meeting with the...

11.03.2025 7

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Laughton, Carlo set for Leafs debuts against Avalanche

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche held media availabilities at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday. Newly-acquired centre Scott...

10.03.2025 7

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Treliving pulls all-nighter to address Leafs needs at the deadline

The Maple Leafs practised at Magness Arena at the University of Denver on Friday. General manager Brad Treliving met with the media at a hotel in...

09.03.2025 8

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Leafs get 'wake-up call' in final game before trade deadline

The Maple Leafs had a day off in Denver on Thursday. --- The Maple Leafs refused to use a gruelling, road-heavy schedule as an excuse for Wednesday's...

08.03.2025 2

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Matthews hopes Leafs make move before deadline: 'You'd love to see a boost'

The Maple Leafs skated at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday.  Auston Matthews is hoping the Maple Leafs will make a move before Friday's...

07.03.2025 3

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Leafs use stinging loss as motivation as they head back on the road

The Maple Leafs travelled to Las Vegas on Tuesday. The Leafs are on the road again. "Just clean the suitcase and put it right back in," said winger...

06.03.2025 6

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Matthews aims to build goal-scoring momentum against Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks held optional skates at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. --- Macklin Celebrini will face one of...

05.03.2025 2

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Leafs GM Treliving looks to separate fact from fiction as deadline looms

The Maple Leafs practised at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Pittsburgh on Saturday.  Brad Treliving was asked if he feels compelled to make a...

03.03.2025 10

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Nylander ready to roll versus Rangers

The New York Rangers (optional) and Toronto Maple Leafs skated at Madison Square Garden on Friday. --- William Nylander is downplaying concern...

02.03.2025 10

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Good news' as Leafs consider Tanev injury to be 'day-to-day' situation 

The Maple Leafs practised at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston on Wednesday. The team will take the day off in New York City on Thursday. --- Leafs head...

28.02.2025 8

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Leafs' Tanev suffers upper-body injury in OT win over Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 in overtime on Thursday night, but lost Chris Tanev to injury. The 35-year-old...

27.02.2025 9

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Matthews and Marner ‘grinding through’ busy post-4 Nations schedule

The Maple Leafs skated at TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday.  --- Leafs head coach Craig Berube is seeing signs of fatigue from centre Auston...

27.02.2025 10

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Stolarz, Woll help Leafs build momentum as stretch drive starts strong

The Maple Leafs travelled to Boston on Monday. The team will skate at TD Garden on Tuesday morning.  Leafs goalie Joseph Woll grew up in the St....

26.02.2025 20

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'We'll be friends after': Nylander faces former coach Sörensen as Leafs visit Chicago

The Maple Leafs and Blackhawks held media availabilities at the United Center on Sunday afternoon.  --- When William Nylander skates by the...

25.02.2025 10

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'It still stings': Leafs' Matthews motivated by USA's heartbreaking loss

The Maple Leafs (optional) and Carolina Hurricanes skated at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.  Leafs centre Auston Matthews came so close to being...

24.02.2025 9

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Leafs hope Marner's big moment for Canada is a sign of things to come

The Maple Leafs practised at Ford Performance Centre in Toronto on Friday. --- Mitch Marner came through for Team Canada in the 4 Nations...

23.02.2025 10

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Matthews, Marner confront winner-take-all demons in Boston

The Maple Leafs held an off-ice workout and optional practice at Ford Performance Centre on Thursday.  Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have lost...

22.02.2025 3

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Matthews proud that Team USA sent a message in win over Canada

Team Canada held an optional practice at TD Garden in Boston on Sunday. Team Sweden and Team USA held media availabilities.  Auston...

18.02.2025 8

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'One of the best defencemen to ever play': Canada hopes Makar can gut it out

Cale Makar returned to the ice at Team Canada's skate, but the defenceman remains a game-time decision for Saturday's showdown with the United...

17.02.2025 10

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Sweden looks for Nylander to take another step at 4 Nations

Team USA defeated Finland 6-1 at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Thursday. Team Sweden and Team Canada held media availabilities. --- The 4 Nations...

16.02.2025 10

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Sweden looks for Nylander to take another step at 4 Nations

Team USA defeated Finland 6-1 at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Thursday. Team Sweden and Team Canada held media availabilities. --- The 4 Nations...

15.02.2025 4

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Experience with Leafs has prepared Matthews for Captain America role

Team USA and Team Finland practised at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, Que. on Wednesday. --- Playing in the centre of the hockey universe has...

14.02.2025 6

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Marner, Nylander put friendship on hold as Canada and Sweden open 4 Nations Face-Off

Team Canada, Team USA, and Team Sweden practised at the Bell Centre on Tuesday ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off.  --- The last time  Mitch...

13.02.2025 9

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Marner finally joins forces with McDavid on Canada's top line

Team Canada, Team USA, and Team Sweden practised at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, Que. on Monday ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off.  --- Leafs...

12.02.2025 7

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Rielly regains confidence during satisfying road trip for Leafs 

The Maple Leafs lost 2-1 to the Canucks on Saturday in Vancouver. The team is now off until Feb. 18 for the 4 Nations Face-Off break.  Leafs...

11.02.2025 10

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Canucks' Hughes out vs. Leafs, 4 Nations status up in the air

Quinn Hughes skated "pretty hard" on Saturday, according to coach Rick Tocchet, but the Vancouver Canucks defenceman will miss the team's game...

10.02.2025 10

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Despite lack of execution, Nylander and Marner stay together at Leafs practice

The Maple Leafs practised at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver on Friday.  Toronto's new look second line of John...

09.02.2025 20

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Marner returns to Leafs lineup after 'bizarre' spasms issue

The Toronto Maple Leafs skated at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Thursday.  --- Mitch Marner will return to the Leafs lineup on Thursday in...

08.02.2025 5

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Nylander earns a rest after closing gap in Rocket race

The Maple Leafs enjoyed a day off the ice in Seattle on Wednesday.  --- William Nylander scored his second career hat trick on Tuesday. It came...

07.02.2025 8

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Marner a game-time decision with mystery injury 

The Maple Leafs and Flames skated at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Tuesday.  --- Mitch Marner missed the morning skate and is being...

06.02.2025 10

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Last year's stretch-run pairing of Matthews, Domi reunites with Marner missing Monday's practice

Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner missed Monday's practice, with the team calling it a maintenance day. Is Toronto's leading scorer in jeopardy of...

05.02.2025 6

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Leafs' Woll delivers 'big time' effort to beat McDavid, Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday at Rogers Place. The team is took the day off on Sunday in...

04.02.2025 2

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Return of Tavares, Knies will help goal-starved Leafs get to the net

The Toronto Maple Leafs held a team meeting at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday. The Toronto Maple Leafs will have second-line centre John...

03.02.2025 9

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Tavares, Knies trend toward return as Leafs prep for 'one of the toughest tests'

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers practised at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Friday. --- Help is on the way as the Leafs look to avoid...

02.02.2025 8

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Leafs' Tanev makes compelling case for Team Canada

The Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild held optional skates at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.  With Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex...

31.01.2025 10

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Leafs goalie Stolarz completes full practice for first time since injury  

The Maple Leafs practised at the Ford Performance Centre on Tuesday.  --- Anthony Stolarz participated in a full practice for the first time since...

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