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Maple Leafs facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

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There is not a team in the NHL under more pressure every year than the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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John Tavares becomes fourth player in NHL history to score 500 points with two teams

John Tavares scored twice during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, giving him 500 total points as a Maple Leaf and making him the fourth player in NHL history to reach the number with two different NHL teams.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Knee Jerk Reaction: John Tavares scores twice, but it’s not enough in OT loss to Kraken

The Toronto Maple Leafs battled towards securing a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Leafs worked their tails off to tie the game on three separate occasions, in large part due to John Tavares.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

John Tavares records 500th point with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares recorded his 500th point with the franchise during Saturday’s game against the Seattle Kraken. Tavares reached this milestone after scoring his second goal of the contest during the third period.

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John Tavares News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

John Tavares Record His 500th Point With the Maple Leafs

John Tavares has recorded his 500th point with the Toronto Maple Leafs. With his two goals in tonight’s game against the Seattle Kraken, he has reached the incredible milestone.

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Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs Early Season Report Card: Promise, Problems & Familiar Patterns

Five games into the new season, the Toronto Maple Leafs look a lot like they always do — talented, inconsistent, and occasionally brilliant. The team shuffled the deck again this summer, adding grit and structure with players like Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua, and Matias Maccelli.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Auston Matthews’ shot creation and gravity effect are on full display through October

Through the opening stages of the season, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has answered the $13.25-million question: will Matthews return to the elite goal-scoring form that he’s displayed throughout his career, after an upper-body injury held him to 33 goals in 67 games last year?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs Report Card: Joshua, Roy, and Maccelli Still Seeking Their Game

It’s still early, but five games in, we’ve seen enough of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three new faces — Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Matias Maccelli — to get a first impression.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Maple Leafs’ Steven Lorentz will play vs. Kraken, Calle Jarnkrok removed from lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz will return to the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via TSN’s Mark Masters.

Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / October 18

NHL Sends Message on Goalie Mask Rule After Anthony Stolarz Incident

The NHL was forced into addressing its rules regarding goalie safety after Toronto Maple Leafs netminder Anthony Stolarz made a save without his mask in Thursday’s 2–1 overtime win against the New York Rangers.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Easton Cowan talks importance of simplicity after hard-fought win over New York Rangers

Thursday night’s win over the New York Rangers was arguably the hardest-fought, most complete effort of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season so far. For a young player like Easton Cowan, it meant a night of learning on the fly, facing a big early test against a tough Rangers team.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Craig Berube touts Easton Cowan’s hockey IQ in learning patience, simplicity at NHL level

In Scott Laughton’s absence, top Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan has been thrown right into the fire, working his way up to the top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies.

Brad Treliving News / Athlon Sports / October 18

All Eyes on Brad Treliving After Maple Leafs President Delivers Message

The message from Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley could not have been clearer: it’s go time for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Steven Lorentz feeling healthy, hungry to jump back into lineup

After missing a few games due to injury, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said Friday that there’s a “good chance” Steven Lorentz draws back into the lineup on Saturday night.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 18

Return for Nick Robertson, Auston Matthews’ shot blocking, and some quick takes: Leaflets

It’s been five games. As a general rule I try to wait until 20 before planning the parade or declare that the sky is falling. Pretty much everything is reactionary at this moment and it only takes one good or bad game to change a narrative.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Home ice favoring Maple Leafs as Kraken come to town

The Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying considerable time at home these days and they intend to take advantage of it again Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Maple Leafs Given Green Light to 'Go For It' This Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially been handed the green light to make a big push this season. With the president & CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Keith Pelley supporting the team’s push this season, General Manager Brad Treliving has been told this is a good season to take a big swing.