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The Toronto Maple Leafs picked the perfect time to play their most complete game of the season. The Leafs hosted the Florida Panthers Tuesday night in what felt like a Stanley Cup Playoff game from the opening puck drop. The pace was extremely high out of the gates, there was very little ice to operate, and Toronto matched the Panthers intensity, controlled the game at times, … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs tame Panthers 4-1 in most complete game of season

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bob Pulford died at 89, the team confirmed on Monday. Pulford was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991. He won the Stanley Cup four times with the Maple Leafs in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967. Pulford played 14 seasons with the Maple Leafs, before he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. Toronto released the following statement on … [Read more...] about Hockey Hall of Famer, Maple Leafs legend Bob Pulford dies at 89

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford will be going home with a bronze medal in his first and only World Junior tournament. After Canada suffered a crushing defeat in a back-and-forth semi-final thriller against Czechia, they came out with vengeance against Finland and beat them 6-3 to capture the third place title at the tournament. In doing so, they avoided going three … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford wins bronze with Canada at 2026 World Juniors

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev could miss the remainder of the regular season, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports. Tanev will meet with a surgeon in the coming weeks and if he undergoes surgery, he is expected to be out until late April or May, Pagnotta reports. The 36-year-old sustained a groin injury during a December 28 game against the Detroit Red Wings, … [Read more...] about Report: Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev could miss remainder of regular season

Mats Sundin was happy to see Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews pass him on the leaderboards to become the team’s all-time goals leader. The historic moment occurred during the second period of Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders. Max Domi was able to fend off the opposition to keep the puck onside before spotting Bobby McMann along the wall. Matthews … [Read more...] about Mats Sundin praises Matthews, calls him a superstar after record-breaking goal