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In a familiar script, the Maple Leafs lose a tight game to Ottawa due to a lack of sustained offense
21m · Zach PayneThe Maple Leafs once again lost a game in which five-on-five offense (or lack thereof) was a primary culprit, as the Senators grinded out a 4-2 win to sweep the Battle of Ontario.
commentsPlayers:Craig Berube after the Maple Leafs’ fifth loss in their last six games: “They need to make their mind up in the room about the importance of the start of the game and 60 minutes of urgency”
3h · MLHS StaffCraig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, which dropped the team’s record to 39-24-3. On the team’s performance and where it fell short: I would use the word urgency.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #66 Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
12h · MLHS StaffThe Maple Leafs are looking to avoid a season series sweep at the hands of Ottawa, turn around their recent dip in form, and keep the surging Senators outside of shouting distance in the Atlantic Division race tonight on HNIC (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC).
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Craig Berube on Auston Matthews’ reduced goal-scoring rate: “He’s getting the opportunities, and that hasn’t really changed from last year… It’s just not going in as much”
13h · MLHS StaffAhead of Saturday’s game, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ slower goal-scoring pace this season, shaking up his lines, and the challenge against the Ottawa Senators.
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16h · Mark Rackham“I liked how physical we were.
Auston Matthews’ play, and the other big question marks facing the Maple Leafs down the stretch — MLHS Podcast Ep. 86
Mar 15 · MLHS StaffIn the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Panthers, Auston Matthews’ relatively underwhelming season, and the big questions facing the coaching staff down the stretch and into the playoffs.
Players:Nick Kypreos’ latest defense of Mitch Marner badly misses the mark
Mar 14 · Alec BrownscombeThis week, Nick Kypreos penned a Toronto Star column imploring Maple Leafs fans not to vilify Mitch Marner if he walks away this summer as a UFA.
Players:Game in 10: Maple Leafs’ special teams struggle in regulation loss to Florida
Mar 14 · Alec BrownscombeThe Maple Leafs were primarily undone by their special teams in a regulation loss to the Florida Panthers, setting back their division title pursuit with 17 games remaining.
Players:Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ loss to Florida: “We didn’t capitalize on our power plays, and we have to get the puck out on the second (Florida) PP goal”
Mar 14 · MLHS StaffCraig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, which dropped the team’s record to 39-23-3. On the team’s performance: It was a good battle.
Players:Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers – Game #65 Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info
Mar 13 · MLHS StaffWith 18 games to go, the Maple Leafs are two points behind the Florida for first place in the Atlantic (with a game in hand), and wouldn’t you know it, they play them tonight with an opportunity to get a leg up on a reeling Panthers team (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4).
Players:Paul Maurice on the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Brandon Carlo: “We’ve seen a lot of him over the years… Two great, heavy, hard series [vs. Boston], and he played very well in them”
Mar 13 · MLHS StaffAhead of the Panthers vs. Leafs matchup, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice discussed the meaning of the game, the respective teams’ deadline additions, and the Panthers’ trip to the HHOF in Toronto.
Players:Craig Berube on coaching in Toronto: “I find the Maple Leafs have a target on their back every night… It is a tough night every night with the Leafs”
Mar 13 · MLHS StaffAhead of Thursday’s game, head coach Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the Panthers, the chemistry on the new pairings/lines with the team’s new acquisitions (Brandon Carlo, and Scott Laughton), his expectations for the McMann – Laughton – Domi unit, and more.
Players:With more options at his disposal, it’s now on Craig Berube to get creative and optimize the Leafs’ forward lines
Mar 13 · Anthony PetrielliIn the lead-up to the trade deadline, the common sentiment around the Maple Leafs was that their top priority was acquiring a 3C to upgrade on Max Domi, who largely played there all season despite making little impact.
Craig Berube on how Mitch Marner is dealing with all of the noise in the Toronto market: “He has a lot of energy in every game and every practice… He seems happy”
Mar 12 · MLHS StaffAfter Wednesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the challenge against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night, Chris Tanev’s status, and Mitch Marner’s play this season amid all the noise surrounding his contractual situation.
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