**TORONTO --** William Nylander did not play for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Boston...
Following a frustrating Game 1 in which many familiar playoff issues reared their ugly heads, the Maple Leafs will need a cleaner and tighter performance in Game 2 if they're to bring the series back to Toronto tied at 1-1 (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet, CBC, ESPN). The reactions to
In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and Alec Brownscombe discuss the first three games of the Boston-Toronto series, including where the Leafs have fallen short so far, Marner's play, Nylander's absence, the special teams crisis, and reasons for optimism ahead of Game 4.
“It took more than 60 minutes, obviously, and it's on me that it should have been in the first 60. Everybody is able to bail each other out, and that's why I love playing for this team. There's so much good character in that dressing room, and we got
The Maple Leafs are receiving a much-needed offensive reinforcement as they attempt to end their home-ice playoff losing streak and avoid a 3-1 series hole versus Boston (8:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet, CBC, HBO Max TBS, Tru TV). Frustration is mounting in Toronto as the Leafs have struggled to score
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the ECQF playoff series. On Auston Matthews' status after leaving the game: It is all related to the illness he has been dealing with. He has been giving us everything
A late-season slump (2-1-4) ensured the Toronto Marlies would not only face the lottery of the best-of-three first-round series but also forgo home-ice advantage. Let’s be real. The extended playoff format and a best-of-three series is a lottery, and winning the first game is almost everything. Of the 14
On an off-day between Games 2 and 3, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery discussed losing defenseman Andrew Peeke for the rest of the series, the areas where he wants to see improvement from his team, and the challenge of shutting down Auston Matthews. How tough is the news about
The Maple Leafs seek their first series lead as the matchup shifts to Toronto for Game 3 (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC/ESPN). The Maple Leafs were impressive at five-on-five in Game 2 on Monday, controlling nearly 70% of the scoring chances in all situations (38-17) and 58.93% of the Expected
The Maple Leafs stealing home-ice advantage was short-lived. Despite finally scoring first against Boston, the Leafs' special-teams struggles are starting to prove too difficult to overcome. Toronto once again allowed a power-play goal—they have done so in every game so far this series—and this time, it came on just
“I don’t think we had a good game from start to finish. We got outplayed tonight. Our work ethic wasn't there like it usually is.” - Logan Shaw “We lost a lot of races. I’m going to take a little responsibility because I don't think I did a good
After Sunday's practice, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery discussed his team's performance in Game 1 and adjustments ahead of Game 2. Sometimes, Brandon Carlo can operate under the radar, but do you agree he was present and physical in Game 1? Montgomery: I do. It is nice that he
After three playoff games, the Maple Leafs are down 2-1 in the series and face some lineup uncertainty around one of their best players, William Nylander. It’s not the ideal spot to be, but that’s the playoffs for you. It’s never easy, particularly when it comes to the Leafs
Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the ECQF playoff series. On the team fighting through a couple of deficits and a called-back goal to win the game: I loved our resolve tonight. The goal at the
Jim Montgomery addressed the media after the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the ECQF playoff series. On how Toronto took control of the game in the second period: I actually liked our second period until we took the penalties. Their power play