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The Maple Leafs need more from Mitch Marner

The Maple Leafs make their way back to Toronto for Games 3 and 4 this week and even though they feel good about splitting the first two games in Boston, there are some growing concerns over the output of Mitch Marner.

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The Toronto Marlies have signed a pair of NCAA prospects

Just before their playoffs get underway, the Toronto Marlies added two players to the organization. Defenceman Jacob Bengtsson and forward Sam Stevens both inked one-year AHL contracts that will begin at the start of next season.

Auston Matthews News / ESPN / 58 minutes ago

'The most dangerous man on the ice': How Auston Matthews can level up his legacy in Round 1

He's one of the sport's superstars, and led the NHL in goals this season. A series win against Toronto's tormentors would elevate him further.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 13 hours ago

Surprise in Beantown: Maple Leafs Win 3-2 Over Bruins

For history buffs, Boston’s nickname “Beantown” originated with the city’s historical association with baked beans. Because Boston was a major port city in the American colonies, it had access to literally tons of molasses, a key ingredient in making baked beans.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 12 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ Post-Game Press Conference After Game 2 Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally took a lead over the Boston Bruins this season, but through the four regular-season matchups and Game 1 of the playoffs, they failed to secure a lead.

Brad Marchand News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Beating Marchand’s Game: Maple Leafs Discipline Can Defeat Agitation

Brad Marchand has long been a polarizing figure in the NHL. He’s known as much for his ability to disrupt opponents mentally and draw penalties as he is for his skill.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 11 hours ago

Legendary Maple Leafs goaltender Ed Chadwick dies at 90

Chadwick is most famous for playing in 140 consecutive regular-season games for the Maple Leafs.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / 53 minutes ago

Maple Leafs: Marner’s Playoff Struggles Summed Up By Bailing on Hit

During the regular season, there are few players in the NHL who can impact a game like Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Mitch Marner. He is seventh amongst all players in scoring over the past five seasons with 415 points in 335 games and is coming off of another great season in which he recorded 85 points in just 69 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / 50 minutes ago

Sheldon Keefe on the performance of the Tavares-Marner line through two games: “I have no issues with that line… They have done a really good job against Pastrnak”

On an off day on Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the contributions of John Tavares & Mitch Marner’s line through the first two games of the series, the challenge against Boston’s power play, and the latest on William Nylander.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / 4 hours ago

Jim Montgomery on Auston Matthews’ impact on the series: “I’ve been impressed by how tenacious he’s been on pucks and how relentless he’s been on the forecheck… He’s the most dangerous man on the ice because he’s earned it”

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 46 minutes ago

Sheldon Keefe Gives No William Nylander Injury Update

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to travel back home after the first two games in their first-round series against the Boston Bruins. The series is tied 1-1, and with the team coming off their biggest win of the last season last night, head coach Sheldon Keefe provided an update on William Nylander.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Domi, Samsonov, Matthews & Nylander

If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, your confidence has to feel a boost after Monday night’s exhilarating Game 2. Suddenly, the sense of “same-old, same-old” has been lifted.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 3 hours ago

Despite the win, Maple Leafs have lineup changes to consider for Game 3

While William Nylander may force Sheldon Keefe to take out one of his 12 forwards from the Maple Leafs Game 2 victory over the Boston Bruins, Keefe also needs to consider taking Timothy Liljegren out of the lineup.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / 2 hours ago

Auston Matthews shines, the Maple Leafs defence is dull: Game 2 +/-

A win is a win is a win, and nothing is going to take away the fact that Matthews showed up, put on a three point effort and dragged the Leafs to their first victory of Round 1 (with some big help from Ilya Samsonov).

NHL News / Old Prof Hockey / 1 minute ago

Maple Leafs Even Series With Gutsy Win In Boston

The Toronto Maple Leafs came through with a gutsy come-from-behind 3-2 win in Boston to even up their first-round series with the Bruins at one game apiece.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

Maple Leafs’ superior star power shines through in Game 2 win over Bruins

A late-period faceoff. A tiny window to try a set play after an extended stoppage. It was all David Pastrnak needed. Seconds before the first intermission

Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago