Credit to the Toronto Maple Leafs. When the heat was turned up, they delivered, led by their star players, their goaltender, and a depth player who needed a favourable bounce more than anybody. After two periods of lockjaw hockey, featuring a good first period from the Leafs and a not so good second, Auston Matthews … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was frank in his analysis of his team’s performance in Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. With a chance to regain the series lead going back to Sunrise, the Leafs were listless at the worst possible time, allowing six goals unanswered and resorting to a goalie change. Nick Robertson … Read more
It was never going to be easy. The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions for a reason. Having said all that, even though they dropped both games in Sunrise, the Leafs are in a decently good position heading home for Game 5 on Wednesday night in Toronto. That’s where the conversation started on … Read more
Auston Matthews is considered to be one of the best goal-scorers in the game today – and maybe the best hope of surpassing Alex Ovechkin as the NHL’s Scoring King one day. But against the Florida Panthers? Matthews is still searching for his first goal of the series. In fact, he has just two goals … Read more
Facing the untenable proposition of squandering a 3-0 series lead, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ vaunted Core Four understood the assignment and delivered the signature performance that was asked of them. William Nylander, on his 29th birthday, perhaps understood this task better than anyone. It was Nylander who delivered the edict ‘good teams find their way … Read more
A plea for rationality may have sailed through the exits at Scotiabank Arena. In a closeout game against an inferior Ottawa Senators team that is making their first playoff appearance in eight years, the Toronto Maple Leafs submitted their worst performance of the series, punctuated by nightmare efforts from their superstar duo. Auston Matthews and … Read more
Hayley Matthews has returned to the top five of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after leading a stupendous chase against Thailand on the last day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Lahore. The West Indies skipper, who was named Player of the Match for her quick fire 70 off 29 … Read more
Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators is officially in the books, with Toronto taking the first contest 6-2, where 52 penalty minutes were handed out between the two teams in what was undeniably a spirited and physical affair. Toronto took advantage of it, with three power play markers. “It was … Read more
If the Maple Leafs are going to capture the Atlantic Division crown, they will need to have a big weekend. On Saturday, they host the Montreal Canadiens. On Sunday, they will visit the Carolina Hurricanes. Things are tight. Very tight. Florida smothered Detroit 4-1 on Thursday night to move four points behind Toronto. Meantime, without … Read more
5 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Barkov line dominates vs. Matthews and Marner, Rielly’s costly mistake Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images By Arun Srinivasan Apr 9, 2025, 06:00 EDT Comments Editorials 5 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Barkov line dominates vs. Matthews and Marner, Rielly’s costly mistake Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll will start vs. Panthers, no other changes to lineup … Read more