‘Hopefully, We’ll Get There; We’ll See’: Maple Leafs’ Jani Hakanpaa Making Progress, But Return For Playoffs Still Uncertain

As the Toronto Maple Leafs inch closer to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, there’s cautious optimism surrounding the status of the return of defenseman Jani Hakanpaa — but no guarantees.
Tue, Apr 22
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‘It’s A Compliment’: Senators Teammates Claude Giroux, Tim Stutzle Embrace ‘Brady Sucks!’ Chants Ahead Of Game 2 Against Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs' fans wasted no time letting Brady Tkachuk know exactly how they felt about him in Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario.
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‘We Don’t Want To Tell Them What We’re Trying To Do’: Maple Leafs, Chris Tanev Tight-Lipped On Adjustments, Look To Double Up Lead Against Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 6-2 victory on Sunday to take a 1-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators in the opening round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday.
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'They're Going To Be Better Tonight': Maple Leafs Expect Pushback From Senators In Game 2
Despite defeating the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in their opening playoff game, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expecting a desperate opponent when the two clubs meet for Game 2 of their first-round series.
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'He Can Provide More': Maple Leafs Want To See Bobby McMann Producing In Series Against Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs want more from Bobby McMann going into Game 2 against the Ottawa Senators.
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Mon, Apr 21
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'That's What You Have To Do At This Time Of Year': Matthew Knies' Play In Game 1 Against Senators Highlights His Value To Maple Leafs
Matthew Knies is the definition of a playoff performer with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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'It's Not That Much Of A Conversation': Why Max Domi Will Shift To Third-Line Center For Maple Leafs Against Senators For Game 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs shifted Max Domi from the second-line winger position to the third-line center spot in the second period of their 6-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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Report: Senators' Ridly Greig Will Not Receive Supplemental Discipline For High Cross-Check On John Tavares
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said to "Call the league" after being asked about Ridly Greig's cross-check to John Tavares' head, and The Athletic's Chris Johnston did that.
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‘Call The League!’: Maple Leafs, John Tavares React To Ridly Greig Controversial Cross-Check In Game 1 Victory Over Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs took Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario on Sunday night, winning 6-2. The game was physical and chippy with 52 total penalty minutes, but one controversial moment between John Tavares and Senators forward Ridly Greig in the second period stood out.
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