The Toronto Maple Leafs emerged victorious in Game 1 after defeating the Florida Panthers 5-4 on home ice, but it didn’t come without a potentially big blow to the Leafs’ roster. Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left the game during the second period after taking an elbow to the head from Panthers forward Sam Bennett. Although he remained in the game briefly, he … [Read more...] about Report: Anthony Stolarz leaves arena on stretcher following injury in Game 1
Leafs Practice Notes: Marner misses practice due to birth of baby boy, Stolarz projected Game 1 starter
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner was unavailable for Sunday’s practice, welcoming the arrival of a baby boy earlier in the morning. Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed the arrival of a baby boy this morning. Marner will not participate in today’s practice. — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) May 4, … [Read more...] about Leafs Practice Notes: Marner misses practice due to birth of baby boy, Stolarz projected Game 1 starter
Berube expects Leafs to be more disciplined, physical with sole focus on Panthers
Winning a playoff round is difficult and should be celebrated as such, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have larger goals ahead and will face their toughest opponent of the past decade. Toronto squares off against the defending champion Florida Panthers in round two, with Game 1 slated for Monday night. Florida is arguably the best defensive team of its generation, led by Selke … [Read more...] about Berube expects Leafs to be more disciplined, physical with sole focus on Panthers
Wendel Clark says growth from Ottawa series key to Leafs’ success vs. Florida: Leafs Morning Take
For the second time in 21 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs are off to Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It wasn’t pretty but they got the job done. Obviously, we were very jacked up to start the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take. All in all, it was a hard-fought six game series. Ottawa’s a very good team, but without question, they’re not the Florida Panthers. Round 2 is … [Read more...] about Wendel Clark says growth from Ottawa series key to Leafs’ success vs. Florida: Leafs Morning Take
William Nylander was nearly ineligible to play in Game 6 due to lineup error
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander had a major role in securing his team’s place in the second round, but it almost did not happen due to a lineup mistake. “It could have been disastrous for Toronto.”@FriedgeHNIC and the panel discuss a lineup mistake switching the Nylander brothers, which could have led to William Nylander being removed from the game. … [Read more...] about William Nylander was nearly ineligible to play in Game 6 due to lineup error