Despite failing to close the series in Game 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs have avoided a serious injury to one of their top centers. According to TSN’s Chris Johnston, a concussion spotter pulled Maple Leafs forward John Tavares during overtime in Game 4, but he cleared the tests to return. The concussion spotter’s worry likely came from Tavares receiving a high hit from Ottawa … [Read more...] about John Tavares Clears Concussion Protocol
Ontario Notes: Warmups, Green, Matthews
The Senators are facing potential league discipline for “pregame shenanigans” in warmups before last night’s Game 3 overtime loss, relays Darren Dreger of TSN. The NHL is investigating whether to assess fines or other penalties to the organization for shooting pucks at Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz at the opposing end of the rink. It’s hard to imagine that affecting … [Read more...] about Ontario Notes: Warmups, Green, Matthews
Max Pacioretty Entering Lineup For Game 3
Maple Leafs winger Max Pacioretty will draw into the lineup for Game 3 on a line with Game 2 overtime hero Max Domi and Bobby McMann, according to line rushes at morning skate (via Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN). He’s been out since the 4 Nations break with an undisclosed injury, but was available if needed for Games 1 and 2. After sitting as a healthy scratch, he’ll … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty Entering Lineup For Game 3
Maple Leafs Recall Artur Akhtyamov
The Maple Leafs added some goaltending depth before puck drop in Sunday’s series opener against Ottawa. The team announced (Twitter link) that they recalled netminder Artur Akhtyamov from AHL Toronto to serve as their third goaltender for the time being. The 23-year-old was a fourth-round pick by the Maple Leafs back in 2020, going 106th overall. He spent the next three … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Artur Akhtyamov
McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Kämpf, Pacioretty Return For Round One
Defenseman Jani Hakanpää will be the only rostered player on the Toronto Maple Leafs who won’t be available for the team in their Round One matchup against the Ottawa Senators. In an article from Luke Fox of Sportsnet, Fox reports that defensemen Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and forwards David Kämpf and Max Pacioretty will be available for Toronto on Monday.Given that the … [Read more...] about McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Kämpf, Pacioretty Return For Round One