The Toronto Maple Leafs battled towards securing a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Leafs worked their tails off to tie the game on three separate occasions, in large part due to John Tavares. The veteran centre showed off a rocket release on his first of the night, and found the back of the net to tie the game 3-3 on the power play with just over a … [Read more...] about Knee Jerk Reaction: John Tavares scores twice, but it’s not enough in OT loss to Kraken
Linda Cohn pumps Anthony Stolarz’s tires: Leafs Morning Take
The Leafs and the Blue Jays have life —what a time to be alive! Suffice it is to say, it was a successful Thursday night for Toronto sports fans. Firstly, thanks to Auston Matthews’ OT winner, the Leafs dusted off the New York Rangers. Then, behind a gutsy performance from 41-year-old Max Scherzer, the Blue Jays hammered the Mariners to tie their series 2-2 and set up a … [Read more...] about Linda Cohn pumps Anthony Stolarz’s tires: Leafs Morning Take
Knee Jerk Reaction: Anthony Stolarz masterclass leads Maple Leafs to 2-1 OT win vs. Rangers
The Toronto Maple Leafs squeaked out a 2-1 win in overtime against the offence-deprived New York Rangers, and Anthony Stolarz was the objective first star. His 28 saves on 29 shots is an indicator of a good start, but you had to have watched the game to appreciate his role in this game (if you were watching the Blue Jays, I don’t blame you. If you were dual-screening like me, … [Read more...] about Knee Jerk Reaction: Anthony Stolarz masterclass leads Maple Leafs to 2-1 OT win vs. Rangers
Hal Gill sees a tougher, more playoff-true Leafs blue line: Leafs Morning Take
It took less than 24 hours for the temperature to calm considerably in Toronto. They’re back on track, folks. You can exhale. Just what the doctor ordered. That’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. William Nylander responded accordingly with a goal and two helpers after being called out by Craig Berube. Additionally, Auston Matthews … [Read more...] about Hal Gill sees a tougher, more playoff-true Leafs blue line: Leafs Morning Take
William Nylander delivers emphatic response to early season callout from Craig Berube
William Nylander was called out directly by Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube following Monday’s 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, with a direct impetus to respond. Nylander generated three shots through his first three games, and the optics of a few lackadaisical possessions through the opening week didn’t sit well with Berube, and large factions of the fan … [Read more...] about William Nylander delivers emphatic response to early season callout from Craig Berube