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William Nylander's Lazy Actions May Have Just Costed the Maple Leafs the Series

The Senators left Toronto with a dominant win last night, and William Nylander's lazy actions in the third period may come back to haunt the Leafs in this series.

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Maple Leafs' Matthews & Marner Open Up on Losing Yet Another Series-Clinching Game Against the Senators

Leaders of the Toronto Maple Leafs opened up on losing yet another series-clinching game against the Ottawa Senators last night. Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs had an opportunity to become the first team in the NHL to confirm its ticket to the second round of the playoffs, but fell short on the ice, losing 4-0 against the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-0 Loss to the Senators

Well, that’s not what we wanted to see. The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped Game 5 against the Ottawa Senators by a score of 4-0. That said, the score doesn’t reflect how the game actually went.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

5 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 5: Ullmark heats up, a critical error from Matthews

With a golden opportunity to advance to the second round, the Toronto Maple Leafs were beaten soundly in a 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies were on the ice for all four goals against, which included empty-netters from Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

Anthony Stolarz reflects on Thomas Chabot’s opening goal, playoff hockey after Game 5 loss

The toughest game to win is the fourth one. It’s the phrase we’ve heard time and again about the Toronto Maple Leafs since they opened the Battle of Ontario with three wins to take the dominant series lead.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / April 30

Maple Leafs Continue Horrid Trend in Crucial Games

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators, but after two straight losses, there will be a Game 6. The Senators have found a way to get the better of the Maple Leafs in Games 4 and 5, forcing the extension of multiple brutal trends.

Mitch Marner News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

Mitch Marner remains undeterred despite Leafs getting shutout in Game 5: ‘It’s not supposed to be easy’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner remains hopeful in his team despite being shutout 4-0 by the Ottawa Senators in Game 5. With a chance to close out the series in front of their fans for the first time since 2004, the Leafs were never able to generate much momentum and came up empty on three power-play chances.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Auston Matthews Reveals Maple Leafs' Feelings After Game 5 Loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again facing playoff doubt and past ghosts after dropping back-to-back games to the Ottawa Senators and missing another chance to close out a series.

Linus Ullmark News / TheLeafsnation / April 29

Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs can’t solve Ullmark, Senators force Game 6

A seed a doubt has been planted, as the Toronto Maple Leafs, once again, weren’t able to finish off the Ottawa Senators. Game 5 saw Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stand tall, stopping all 27 shots he faced, shutting out the Maple Leafs 4-0.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Maple Leafs recall 14 Black Aces as AHL season ends

Now that the AHL’s Toronto Marlies season has ended at the hands of the Cleveland Monsters, the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to recall several players for their playoff run.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

How the 2025 Maple Leafs’ Playoff Roster Was Built

The growth and development of an NHL roster is never linear. There’s always ebbs and flows, departures and arrivals, new executive voices and opinions to consider and all sorts of unpredictable factors.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Game Day Preview: Game 5

It’s Game Day! The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators continue their first-round series tonight with Game 5 of the Battle of Ontario. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 29

Maple Leafs recall 14 players from Marlies, including Matt Murray, Dennis Hildeby

Ahead of Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs called up 14 players from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies to their roster. Alex

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Berube, Stolarz & Core 4 Heroes or Heartbreak

The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night with a chance to eliminate the Ottawa Senators in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 29

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Matthews, Domi working on shooting drills, no lineup changes

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews participated in the team’s optional skate Tuesday morning, after missing Monday’s practice due to rest. Matthews was working with Max Domi on shooting drills before the session formally began.

Anthony Stolarz News / 6IX ON ICE / April 29

Anthony Stolarz: Key to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff success

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves up 3–1 in their first-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. For most NHL fan bases, this is a comfortable position to be in.

John Tavares News / Breakaway on SI / April 29

John Tavares is Maple Leafs X-Factor in Elimination Game

The Ottawa Senators will throw everything at the Toronto Maple Leafs in their Game 5 meeting. The Sens are trailing 3-1 in the series and face elimination in Toronto.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 28

Maple Leafs out to silence noise in Game 5 vs. Senators

Despite being up 3-1 in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series with the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs are beginning to hear whispers of their recent failures to clinch playoff series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 28

Why it’s not time to panic if you’re the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators won their first game in the Battle of Ontario Saturday night, 4–3 in overtime. While the Toronto Maple Leafs lead the series 3–1, much of the discourse is around how the Maple Leafs can’t get it done.

Simon Benoit News / Trade Talk Sports / April 28

Simon Benoit’s Astounding Growth with the Maple Leafs

Simon Benoit’s journey with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been nothing short of remarkable. After joining the team from the Anaheim Ducks, expectations were

William Nylander News / Trade Talk Sports / April 27

Maple Leafs Need William Nylander to Show Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs are up 3-0 in their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. And, while they haven’t won every battle (their five-on-five play could improve), the Maple Leafs have looked confident, structured, and dangerous.