Craig Berube won’t confirm, but expects Oliver Ekman-Larsson to return for Game 1 of playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provided a brief update on Oliver Ekman-Larsson, where it appears that the veteran defenceman could return for the playoffs.
Mon, Apr 21
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Auston Matthews rejects Travis Green’s claims of embellishment following Game 1 win over Senators
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.
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Eddie Belfour praises Anthony Stolarz’s composure in Toronto spotlight: Leafs Morning Take
Suffice it is to say, it was a very solid start to the Battle of Ontario for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Leafs practice notes: Stolarz misses practice with rest day, Holmberg remains with Tavares, Nylander
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed Monday’s practice, as he was granted a rest day, following the team’s 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
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Mitch Marner credits 4 Nations Face-Off for aiding calmness, confidence in playoffs
On a night when both sides of the Battle of Ontario wanted nothing more than a Game 1 win, Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs were the ones to deliver.
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Around the NHL: Canucks’ Tocchet calls out Pettersson, Flyers’ Ristolainen to miss start of ’25-’26 season, Flames’ Andersson played through broken leg
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun as the NHL begins a two-month stretch of some of the best entertainment in sports.
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Senators head coach Travis Green: Maple Leafs ‘did a good job selling’ penalties in Game 1
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green knows his team needs to be better if they stand any chance of winning a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he also thinks Game 1 had a lot to do with the Maple Leafs selling some calls.
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John Tavares highlights physicality, power play, while looking to improve after Game 1 win vs. Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their 2025 Stanley Cup run with a dominant 6-2 performance over the Ottawa Senators.
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6 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 1: Marner, Matthews, scorching power play lead triumphant win
It was presupposed to be a cagey affair, but the Toronto Maple Leafs imposed their will in a 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario, where the more talented and experienced side ran over the young, ascendant challenger.