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Simon Benoit emerged as the overtime hero for the Toronto Maple Leafs, steering his team to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 3. Toronto could sweep Ottawa on Saturday night, and Benoit has emerged as a postseason marvel, following his primary assist on Max Domi’s winner in Game 2. “It’s amazing. That’s what the playoffs are all about, an unsung hero. It’s a hell … [Read more...] about 6 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 3: Benoit’s heroics go beyond goals, Matthews outplays Tkachuk

The Maple Leafs have been getting production from the back end to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Morgan Rielly is leading the way. Rielly scored in both games in Toronto, and with the series shifting to Ottawa, the Maple Leafs will need much of the same from the longest-tenured Maple Leaf. He had an up-and-down season, finishing the year with 41 points, appearing in all 82 … [Read more...] about ‘Playoff Rielly’ has found another gear for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz was elated to see his team pull off the overtime win in Game 2 and gain a 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old was outstanding once again, stopping 26-of-28 shots he faced from the Senators in a game that the Leafs needed him to come up large. Despite an onslaught of quality looks from the opposition, Stolarz … [Read more...] about Anthony Stolarz reflects on OT win, clashes with Ridly Greig, mindset going into Game 3 vs. Senators

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ed Belfour was happy with how the team played during Sunday’s Game 1 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Leafs set the tone right off the hop by being lethal on the man advantage, remaining disciplined, and getting the key saves when they needed. While they were far from perfect, there was a lot for fans to be happy with going into Game 2 on … [Read more...] about Ed Belfour was impressed with Maple Leafs’ showing in Game 1 win vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube highlighted his team’s ability to withstand the physical onslaught as a key to their Game 1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. The fifth instalment of the Battle of Ontario did not disappoint on the opening night of the series, with loads of physical play and high-intensity action. The Senators’ lack of discipline was a major … [Read more...] about Craig Berube credits Maple Leafs keeping emotions in check as key to Game 1 victory