In a few short days, it really feels like the potential of a Round 1 Battle of Ontario is slipping away. That’s because the Florida Panthers are sliding. And sliding fast. That’s where the conversation started on the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take. In case you missed it, on Sunday, Paul Maurice and the Cats raised some eyebrows when they scratched a lot of their big boys. … [Read more...] about The Leafs should use Florida’s blatant tank job as motivation: Leafs Morning Take
Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz is solely focused on winning with playoffs on the horizon
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz recorded his second shutout of the season on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Stolarz stopped all 27 shots he faced against a desperate Blue Jackets team trying to punch their ticket to the playoffs to record his fifth consecutive victory. “Our third period. I thought we were extremely disciplined, kinda didn’t sit back,” … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz is solely focused on winning with playoffs on the horizon
Alexander Ovechkin breaks NHL’s all-time goals record, surpassing Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has officially rewritten the history books, becoming the NHL’s all-time goals leader. Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his career on Sunday against the New York Islanders, surpassing Wayne Gretzky during the second period on the power play. Ovechkin fittingly scored from inside the faceoff circle, where he’s torched opposing … [Read more...] about Alexander Ovechkin breaks NHL’s all-time goals record, surpassing Wayne Gretzky
Chris Tanev breaks Maple Leafs all-time record for blocked shots in a single season
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been loving the results they’ve gotten in Year 1 of the six-year contract Chris Tanev signed in the 2024 offseason, and on Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, he made history for a 118-year-old franchise. After blocking a Blue Jackets shot at 7:08 of the first period in Saturdays’s game, Tanev became the Maple Leafs’ record holder for … [Read more...] about Chris Tanev breaks Maple Leafs all-time record for blocked shots in a single season
Knee Jerk Reaction: Robertson returns with a vengeance, Stolarz solidifies Game 1 starter case
The Toronto Maple Leafs kept the good momentum going on Saturday night against the playoff-hopeful Columbus Blue Jackets, picking up a convincing 5-0 win and extending their lead for the division title by four points, with the Tampa Bay Lightning collecting a point following a shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Nick Robertson, who was scratched for the team’s past three … [Read more...] about Knee Jerk Reaction: Robertson returns with a vengeance, Stolarz solidifies Game 1 starter case