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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Wendel Clark’s 5 Playoff Pillars for Maple Leafs Success
As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for a second-round showdown against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark is offering fans a dose of playoff perspective—and some much-needed optimism.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 3
NHL Announces Big Update to Maple Leafs-Panthers Playoff Series
The second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is about to begin, and there are plenty of strong matchups upcoming. One of the more intriguing ones comes from the Eastern Conference, where the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are set to square off. The NHL has announced a massive update to this series just days before it starts.
NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / May 3
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ keys to victory over the Florida Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs have closed out the series against the Ottawa Senators, winning the series 4–2. For some Maple Leafs fans, the “real” playoffs start against the Florida Panthers in the coming days.
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?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 3
How the Maple Leafs’ first round victory in 2022-23 helped secure the Battle of Ontario
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to the second round of the playoffs for only the second time in the Core Four era. The way they got to the second may may not have been the most ideal way – dropping two straight games after going up 3-0 in the series – but they ultimately pulled through when it mattered the most.
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Maple Leafs’ Work Just Beginning with Matchup Against Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs have advanced to the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 3
Wendel Clark preaches patience for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans ahead of Florida series
What a start to the playoffs it’s been for the Toronto Maple Leafs. From a 3-0 series lead, to back-to-back losses, and finally the closeout win Thursday night.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 3
William Nylander Breaks Silence on Maple Leafs' Lineup Error
The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a tense six-game series against the Ottawa Senators, clinching their spot in the second round with a 4-2 road win on Thursday night.
Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / May 3
Let Berube cook, sizing up the Panthers, and Woll watching: Leaflets
The Leafs are onto the second round. While this is was a likely result, it is joyous nevertheless given the history of the Maple Leafs meeting expectations is spotty at best.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 3
NHL Delivers First Official Update on Maple Leafs-Panthers Series
The NHL has officially announced the date for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs slay their demons to advance
The Stanley Cup playoffs featured four Game 6's on Thursday and three series wins. Here are some key takeaways from the night's action.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Maple Leafs’ William Nylander reacts to gaffe that almost cost him Game 6
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading to the Eastern Conference semifinals after taking down the Ottawa Senators in six games on Thursday night. However, the series could’ve gone to seven after William Nylander nearly didn’t play.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Outdoors on SI / May 2
The Prestigious Toronto Marathon to Include Elite Runner Eliud Kipchoge
Toronto will come alive this weekend with festive activities surrounding the city's marathon, which features races and distances for all levels of participants.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
6 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ First-Round Series Win Over Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs advanced to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs following a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 6 on Thursday, May 1.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Hockey Analyst Calls for Maple Leafs to Start Woll Over Stolarz vs. Panthers
As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for a second-round showdown against the Florida Panthers, the most pressing question isn’t about Auston Matthews or the top line — it’s about which of the two Maple Leafs’ goalies should man the crease.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 2
Leafs-Senators superlatives: Who was the MVP of the Battle of Ontario?
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs seized the Battle of Ontario, we can get into some first-round superlatives. William Nylander led an authoritative performance
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 2
Three Pleasant Surprises for the Maple Leafs in Round One
With Thursday night’s series-clinching win over the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their perfect playoff record against their provincial rivals intact.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers series preview
Toronto Maple Leafs: 1st in Atlantic Division, 108 points, def. OTT in Round 1 (4-2) Florida Panthers: 3rd in Atlantic Division, 98 points, def. TB in Round 1 (4-1) TBD It was nothing less than dramatic as always, but the Leafs pushed past the Ottawa Senators in Round 1 after a two-game blip in which Ottawa narrowed a 3-0 series deficit to 3-2.
The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz
How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Pacioretty, Nylander, Matthews & Stolarz
In a thrilling Game 6 showdown on Thursday night, Max Pacioretty scored the game-winning goal, lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4–2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 2
How the Maple Leafs temporarily silenced their demons to win the Battle of Ontario
The Battle of Ontario had all the makings of a series for the ages. It would have been that way regardless, considering the history between the two teams
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Unlikely hero helps the Maple Leafs eliminate the Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs are onto the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Ottawa Senators, 4-2, in Game 6 on Thursday night to clinch their first-round series.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 2
Maple Leafs nearly made disastrous roster mistake before series-clinching win
There is no team in the Stanley Cup playoffs facing more pressure than the Toronto Maple Leafs. That pressure appeared to get to their coaching staff.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
It’s time for Maple Leafs’ core to change the narrative in Game 6
Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a chance to eliminate the Ottawa Senators, and come out on top in this postseason edition of The Battle of Ontario.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 1
Could the Maple Leafs Benefit from a Bit More Panic?
During the second-period intermission of Game 5—a 4–0 loss that reignited every postseason anxiety in Toronto—analyst Kevin Bieksa observed that the Maple Leafs didn’t look panicked.
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