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Leafs practice notes: Pacioretty moved to Tavares-Nylander line ahead of Game 6 vs. Senators

It’s the most important game of the year for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and head coach Craig Berube shuffled the lines ahead of Game 6 against the Ottawa Senators.

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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.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 1

It’s time for the Leafs’ stars to deliver in the most important game of the Core Four era

Everything has changed in the span of a week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the attendant consequences that come with two consecutive losses to an inferior, provincial rival are mounting.

Craig Berube News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Core 4, Goalie History & Berube’s Noise

Technically, although you wouldn’t know it listening to the noise, the Ottawa Senators face elimination as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 1

Analyzing the Toronto Maple Leafs’ journey from hope to heartbreak

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost Game 5 at home 4–0, and the Ottawa Senators forced a Game 6 on Thursday night. It gives fans flashbacks from past years and makes them afraid it’s happening again.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 1

Morgan Rielly says Maple Leafs need to stick together and stay grounded with Game 6 looming

Nobody has experienced the ups and downs of being a Toronto Maple Leaf like Morgan Rielly. The team’s first-round pick in 2012 and longtime defenceman is the longest-serving Leaf, and despite some great individual seasons and lots of successful regular seasons, he’s also been there for all of the lows.

Anthony Stolarz News / ESPN / May 1

Is Anthony Stolarz the Maple Leafs' goaltending savior?

The Maple Leafs' recent playoff goaltending history is rough. Have they found a solution? How far can he take them?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Maple Leafs’ Playoff History Puts Them in Familiar, but Concerning Spot

After the Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a torrid start in their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators going up 3-0, the Senators have reeled off two straight wins to put themselves back into the series as they now have life. Now, we know that nothing is easy in the playoffs as you need to be ready for any situation at any time.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

NHL Predictions Playoff Edition with Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators Game 6

Game 6, the Battle of Ontario, this is the kind of rivalry the fans want. Welcome back to NHL Predictions from us at Last Word on Hockey. Today, we bring you our analysis of Game 6 of the first-round 2025 Eastern Conference NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 1

Maple Leafs giving off an unfortunate feeling of déjà vu ahead of Game 6 vs. Senators

I’m going to start off with what seems like a revelation, at least in my mind. The Toronto Maple Leafs have talented players, but they don’t have great players.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Maple Leafs Coach Addresses Line Changes For Game 6 vs. Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs were shut out 4-0 at home Tuesday night, with the Ottawa Senators carrying a two-game winning streak into Game 6. Following the Game 5 loss, the Leafs are now 1-13 in their last 14 potential series-clinching games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 1

Maple Leafs lineup card in need of some tinkering for Game 6

Change for the sake of change gets a bad rap. Don’t scorch the earth because change is needed but a gentle acknowledgement that the status quo is failing can be a helpful wakeup call and potential light some fires under the right asses.

Craig Berube News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube vocal on external ‘noise’ before Game 6

The Toronto Maple Leafs had the Ottawa Senators on the brink of elimination. They held a 3-0 series lead over Ottawa. And for the most part, they were clearly the better team in this series.

Craig Berube News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube weighs in on potential line changes after Game 5 loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators are squaring off in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday night. Toronto has lost its first two chances to close out Ottawa.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 30

Toronto Newspaper Sparks Panic With Headline on the Leafs/Senators Series

A local Toronto newspaper is sparking panic amongst Maple Leafs fans with their headline following the latest loss to the Senators in the Battle of Ontario series.

Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

Berube emphasizes Leafs will need more than Core Four to eliminate Senators

The pressure is mounting as the Toronto Maple Leafs now hold a slim 3-2 series lead over the Ottawa Senators. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube spoke to reporters Wednesday, following a 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators in Tuesday’s Game 5.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Maple Leafs Battling Familiar Ghosts: History, Pressure, and Doubt

Here comes a sinking feeling Toronto Maple Leafs fans know all too well. When the lights shine brightest, when the moment truly matters, this team has too often faded.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30

Maple Leafs Worried?: Falter Again in Closeout Game vs Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed yet another chance to clinch a playoff series on Tuesday night, falling 4-0 to the Ottawa Senators in Game 5 of their first-round matchup.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

Auston Matthews takes responsibility for Senators’ short-handed goal in Game 5 loss: ‘That’s on me’

Tuesday was a night to forget for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Ottawa Senators sit just one game behind the Leafs in the Battle of Ontario, after silencing Scotiabank Arena with a 4-0 win over Toronto on Tuesday.

William Nylander News / Blade of Steel / April 30

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.

NHL News / 6IX ON ICE / April 30

The Ottawa Senators force Game 6 by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–0

It was a frustrating night if you were a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. The Ottawa Senators forced Game 6 in Ottawa on Thursday night with a 4–0 win against the Maple Leafs.

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

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.

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.

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