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Maple Leafs fatal flaw that will doom them in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Make no mistake about it, the Toronto Maple Leafs are Canada’s team. There are other Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets.

Sheldon Keefe News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / 15 hours ago

Sheldon Keefe on the eve of the 2024 playoffs: “We’re equipped a lot of depth scoring, competitiveness, grit, physicality, and toughness… I am excited to get going”

Sheldon Keefe discussed William Nylander’s status after he missed Friday’s practice, starting the playoffs with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on separate lines, and Game 1 preparation for the Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / 3 hours ago

Leafs’ William Nylander and Bobby McMann’s status unknown for Game 1 of playoffs

This is certainly not the best news for a team that is a little over 24 hours away from its opening game of the postseason. On Friday, Toronto Maple Leafs forwards William Nylander and Bobby McMann were noticeably absent from the team’s practice.

NHL News / Action Network / 11 minutes ago

Stanley Cup bets: Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game 1 odds, preview, prediction for 4/20

NHL expert Tony Sartori of the Action Network shares a prediction for Saturday's Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 23 minutes ago

Maple Leafs’ attempt at gamesmanship shows pre-series paranoia

If you’re a hockey fan of a certain age, you’ve been instilled with the idea that the playoffs are a war of attrition, a battle between venerated foes.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / 2 minutes ago

William Nylander a Maybe For Maple Leafs Opening Playoff Game

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe hinted at the possibility of William Nylander returning to the lineup for tomorrow’s game, although he refrained from providing specific details regarding Nylander’s absence from practice on Friday.

T.J. Brodie News / The Hockey Writers / 3 minutes ago

T.J. Brodie Doesn’t Make Cut for Maple Leafs First Playoff Game

According to Luke Fox of Sportsnet and Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, it appears T.J. Brodie is the odd man out on defense as the Toronto Maple Leafs get set for a playoff series against the Boston Bruins.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / 1 hour ago

William Nylander absent from practice, ‘possible’ for Game 1

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was held out of Friday’s practice for an undisclosed reason and his status for Saturday’s Game 1 against the Boston Bruins is unclear.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Matthews’ 70-Goal Attempt Is Familiar Story for Maple Leafs Fans

In the last game of the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews tried hard but failed to bring home goal number 70 over the regular season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / 14 hours ago

Maple Leafs practice lines pre-playoffs

This matters more for pairings and combinations of forwards than for who is playing and who isn't tomorrow. The playoffs aren't a time where coaches like to give that much information away.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / 1 hour ago

Toronto Maple Leafs need historical performance to overcome the Boston Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made the post-season for an eighth consecutive year, and once again they will face off against the Boston Bruins. The last

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / 8 minutes ago

Auston Matthews Historic Regular Season Ends with 69 Goals

Auston Matthews concluded the 2023-2024 regular season with an impressive tally of 69 goals, solidifying his legacy in hockey history. Though remarkable, his achievement comes as no surprise to most hockey fans captivated by his relentless pace throughout the season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 57 minutes ago

Why this could finally be the time the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins

As the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, there are many questions heading into the eight exciting first-round matchups. Probably the biggest question is, will the Toronto Maple Leafs finally vanquish their demons and beat the Boston Bruins?

Easton Cowan News / Old Prof Hockey / 1 minute ago

Maple Leafs Prospect Easton Cowan’s Playoff Success Continues

The London Knights’ performance during the Ontario Hockey League playoffs has been impressive. In fact, so far the team has been perfect. Their record has been flawless, and they have won eight straight games.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / 37 minutes ago

3 Bruins’ x-factors who will try to crush the Maple Leafs’ dreams

The Boston Bruins have had the Toronto Maple Leafs’ number this season. Well, actually they’ve had the Leafs number for decades. While current players

NHL News / NHL Rumors / 1 hour ago

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First-Round Schedule

Game 1: Lightning at Panthers – Sunday 12:30 p.m. ET Game 2: Lightning at Panthers – April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m.

Martin Jones News / NHL Trade Talk / 37 minutes ago

Don’t Forget Martin Jones’ Part in the Maple Leafs Success

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for Game 1 of their first-round series with the Boson Bruins, it’s easy to look forward to the goalie matchups that might ensue.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 2 minutes ago

How much of a playoff run will the Maple Leafs have this year?

Game one takes place tomorrow night and as of last night the NHL bracket is now set. With those logisitics out of the way it’s time to ask The Leafs Nation

NHL News / Yardbarker / 36 minutes ago

Bruins and Maple Leafs aiming to end playoff misery in first-round series

Either the Boston Bruins or Toronto Maple Leafs are going to cast off some bad postseason vibes in the first round of the NHL playoffs. For the other, yet another long summer awaits.

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Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / 7 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews wins 2023-24 Rocket Richard Trophy with 69 goals

Auston Matthews just fell short of becoming the first player to score 70 goals in 31 years, finishing the 2023-24 season with 69 goals. Still, the American-born forward racked up his third Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / 2 hours ago

Predicting Maple Leafs’ Defensive Lineup: Game 1 of the Playoffs

One key question looms as the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the postseason. Which defensemen will make the starting lineup for Game One? With a roster boasting nine defensemen, there’s plenty of speculation about who will get the nod and what the pairings will be.