5 key reasons why the Maple Leafs are up 2-0 against the Senators entering Game 3

5 key reasons why the Maple Leafs are up 2-0 against the Senators entering Game 3

KANATA — For the first time in the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 2-0 commanding series lead, and they’ll be poised to end the Battle of Ontario by the weekend with a win in Wednesday’s Game 3. Max Domi scored the overtime winner in Game 2, as the Maple Leafs asserted … Read more

Maple Leafs’ Strong Play Gives them 2-0 Series Lead Over Senators – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators

The newest chapter of the Battle of Ontario is already off to an exhilarating start in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a great spot now as they have a 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators after a dominant 6-2 win in Game 1 and close, but resilient Game … Read more

Knee Jerk Reaction: Max Domi scores OT winner, Maple Leafs hold off Senators pushback for Game 2 win

Knee Jerk Reaction: Max Domi scores OT winner, Maple Leafs hold off Senators pushback for Game 2 win

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their fans on the edge of their seats from the second period on, and not in a good way. After jumping out to an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Morgan Rielly and John Tavares, the Ottawa Senators turned on the jets and played like a completely different team … Read more

Craig Berube credits Maple Leafs keeping emotions in check as key to Game 1 victory

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 … Read more

Maple Leafs Are Peaking at the Perfect Time – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Are Peaking at the Perfect Time - The Hockey Writers - Toronto Maple Leafs

As the regular season winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t just locking up wins—they’re gaining something even more valuable: belief. Not the wild-card underdog magic of a Cinderella story, but the composed, earned confidence of a team finding its stride in all three zones. Related: NHL Rumors: Letang, Penguins, Bruins, Oilers The Maple Leafs … Read more

Mitch Marner named Maple Leafs’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy

Mitch Marner named Maple Leafs’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy

Mitch Marner named Maple Leafs’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images By Michael Mazzei Apr 15, 2025, 13:30 EDT Comments News Mitch Marner named Maple Leafs’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy Why Maple Leafs should use Dakota Mermis for last two regular season games Maple Leafs call up Dakota Mermis on an … Read more

Scott Laughton can use Stanley Cup Playoffs to reset himself as a Maple Leaf

Scott Laughton can use Stanley Cup Playoffs to reset himself as a Maple Leaf

The start of Scott Laughton’s Toronto Maple Leafs career has been less than ideal, but that doesn’t mean he can’t turn things around in quick order. That’s exactly what the Stanley Cup Playoffs are for, and Laughton can use the NHL’s second season to give himself a chance to reset himself with his Maple Leafs … Read more

Craig Berube thrilled with Maple Leafs’ commitment to team defence

Craig Berube thrilled with Maple Leafs’ commitment to team defence

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a legitimate threat to win the Stanley Cup this season, and it has everything to do with their ability to defend. The Leafs put on a defensive clinic on Saturday night against the hungry Montreal Canadiens, who were looking to clinch a wild-card position in the Eastern Conference. The Leafs … Read more

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs clinch home ice advantage with 1-0 win vs. Canadiens

Steven Lorentz put it pretty perfectly ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ fourth-last game of the season and final game against the Montreal Canadiens. Steven Lorentz, beauty: "I know people want to see another Canadian team in the playoffs, but we don't care about another Canadian team in the playoffs. We care about our team, … Read more

Knee Jerk Reaction: Panthers shut down Maple Leafs in final regular season matchup

If you’re facing the Florida Panthers when they’re on their game, you’re often going to have a bad time unless you show up with everything firing on all cylinders. The Toronto Maple Leafs, unfortunately, were not. The Panthers were losers of five straight games heading into Tuesday night’s contest and subject to lighthearted speculation that … Read more