Category: Toronto Maple Leafs

Women’s Hockey Wednesday: Pressure mounts

The Link When Julie Chu began her whirlwind of a hockey season this past September, as both head coach of the Concordia Stingers women’s hockey program and defender for Les Canadiennes of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, she could never have envisioned winning two playoff series in one single weekend. Sports – The Link With less than a minute left in the game, the Universite de Montreal Carabins were down 3-2.

Maple Leafs adding four to Legends Row

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced four additions to their monuments display outside Air Canada Centre on Saturday evening with Wendel Clark, Red Kelly, Frank Mahovlich and Charlie Conacher completing a set of 14 franchise greats from the first 100 years of the organization. “But what we’ve said is we’d be thrilled to death to have to get some architects down there to Legends Row to figure out a way to extend the bench,” said Shanahan during the first intermission of a tilt between the Leafs and Ottawa Senators.

Mitch Marner will not play for Maple Leafs this weekend

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without star rookie Mitch Marner for both of their games this weekend, coach Mike Babcock announced on Saturday. Marner was listed as ” day-to-day ” with an apparent shoulder injury on Friday after he had to exit Wednesday’s game against Columbus after crashing into the boards.

Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5

Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kHas1N New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd, far right, celebrates his game-tying goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, of Denmark, third from right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5.

Flyers top Maple Leafs 2-1 for 3rd straight victory

Roman Lyubimov scored late in the third period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to their third straight win, 2-1 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Wayne Simmonds also scored to help the Flyers steady themselves after a rough month that rattled their playoff hopes.

Thursday’s Games

Ryan Ellis had his first career two-goal game as the Nashville Predators held off a late rally to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night. TORONTO – Michael Grabner observed a different-looking Toronto Maple Leafs squad than the last-place group he left behind last season, one with plenty more speed and skill.

Preview: Leafs, Sabres Renew Rivalry

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Maple Leafs bring back the past to inspire young lineup

In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner celebrates his goal with teammates James van Riemsdyk , Tyler Bozak and Nikita Zaitsev during the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic hockey game in Toronto. The franchise is celebrating its 100th year while also trying to move past half a century without a championship.

Sunday’s NHL Capsules

Auston Matthews scored in regulation and overtime in his first outdoor game, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday in the Centennial Classic. In a game delayed 30 minutes at the start because of sun on the ice at BMO Field, Matthews won it with the 20th of his rookie season after the Maple Leafs blew a three-goal lead in the third period.

Bettman still down on Olympics; NHLPA’s Fehr ‘more optimistic now than I ever have been’

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Wayne Gretzky speak to the media before the Toronto Maple Leafs play against the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Wayne Gretzky speak to the media before the Toronto Maple Leafs play against the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Toronto Maple Leafs loan veteran goalie Enroth to AHL’s Marlies squad

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jhonas Enroth’s stick is stuck on his net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Newark, N.J. The Leafs loaned goaltender Enroth to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Wednesday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Julio Cortez Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jhonas Enroth’s stick is stuck on his net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Newark, N.J. The Leafs loaned goaltender Enroth to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Wednesday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Julio Cortez Enroth, 28, has appeared in six games with the Maple Leafs .

Kadri scores 2 goals, Maple Leafs blank Avalanche 6-0

Nazem Kadri scored twice, Frederik Andersen stopped 38 shots for his first shutout this season and the Toronto Maple Leafs routed the last-place Colorado Avalanche 6-0 on Thursday night. Auston Matthews scored his team-leading 16th goal to get the Maple Leafs started in the first period.

Maple Leafs increasing level of Auston Matthews’ competition

Auston Matthews was dealt one of the toughest matchups of his young NHL career, and he came out on top. The 19-year-old scored his team-leading 15th goal, fired a career-high eight shots and played a career-best 21:22 while squaring off primarily against three-time all-star Ryan Getzlaf and former MVP Corey Perry on Monday night.