Coming off of three losses in a row while the rest of the teams in your division play their best hockey of the year is a recipe for disaster, and the Toronto Maple Leafs had about the tallest task imaginable in front of them with the league-best Colorado Avalanche waiting on deck. After what was actually a good start to the game for the Leafs, the Avalanche capitalized on … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs take themselves further out of playoff race with loss to Avalanche
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Jake McCabe admits Maple Leafs aren’t playing with confidence after loss to Avalanche
The Toronto Maple Leafs dug themselves into a deep hole this past week after a decent road trip, and immediately squandered any momentum they had with four losses in a row on home ice, the most recent coming against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon. What made Sunday’s loss even more painful from a fan’s perspective was the fact that they came out with intent at the … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe admits Maple Leafs aren’t playing with confidence after loss to Avalanche
John Tavares calls Maple Leafs’ needed urgency ‘a choice’ after fourth straight loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs brought a busy week to a disappointing close on Sunday afternoon, falling 4-1 to the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. Brock Nelson tallied two goals in the opening eight minutes, and the Leafs weren’t able to find any life in the match from there on out. Speaking after the game, John Tavares highlighted some of Toronto’s issues as they were chasing … [Read more...] about John Tavares calls Maple Leafs’ needed urgency ‘a choice’ after fourth straight loss
Report: NHL looking into William Nylander giving middle finger to broadcast camera during Sunday’s game
A seemingly harmless gesture has now turned into a potential matter of supplementary discipline. Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander gave the middle finger to a TSN broadcast camera during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Nylander was sitting in the press box among the rest of the Leafs’ injured players and scratches. Toronto was trailing 3-0 during the … [Read more...] about Report: NHL looking into William Nylander giving middle finger to broadcast camera during Sunday’s game
NHL Predictions: Jan 25 Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 25 Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs