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William Nylander was nearly ineligible to play in Game 6 due to lineup error

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander had a major role in securing his team’s place in the second round, but it almost did not happen due to a lineup mistake.

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Max Pacioretty, Leafs finish off Senators in Game 6

Max Pacioretty's goal with 5:39 left lifted the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 series-clinching victory over the host Ottawa Senators in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 1

Knee Jerk Reaction: Max Pacioretty scores game-winner as Maple Leafs advance to Round 2

The Core 4 showed up. The special teams showed up. They overcame a horrendous, momentum-killing tying goal that would have iced previous teams. And, Max Pacioretty, yes, longtime Montreal Canadien Max Pacioretty, scored the game-winning goal to clinch a second round berth for the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 4-2 win on the road in Game 6.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

Maple Leafs Eliminate Senators, Advance to Second Round

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived the Battle of Ontario and eliminated the Ottawa Senators in six games. Their first-round battle was a classic showdown between two fierce rivals and delivered on all accounts.

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 / 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.

Maple Leafs nearly made disastrous mistake before series-clinching win

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

Golden Knights advance with Game 6 victory vs. Wild

Watch: Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets great send-off after final NHL game

Watch: Own goal sends Avalanche past Stars, extends series to Game 7

Norris Trophy race: Will Cale Makar come out on top?

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

William Nylander News / Blade of Steel / May 1

Maple Leafs William Nylander Almost Missed Crucial Game 6 Due to Bizarre Error

The Toronto Maple Leafs need William Nylander to step up in this series, but after a bizarre error, they almost lost him for a crucial Game 6 in Ottawa.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 2

Maple Leafs nearly made disastrous mistake before win

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.

John Tortorella linked to rejoining Rangers' coaching staff

Rangers close to hiring Mike Sullivan as head coach

Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck, Nikita Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalists

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Former NHL Star Sends Massive Warning to Maple Leafs, William Nylander After Game 5

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a massive Game 5 to the Senators, giving life back to Ottawa in the series. Toronto was outplayed from the opening puck-drop, and the Senators made the Maple Leafs pay.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Maple Leafs Must Address Issues from Games 4 & 5 to Close Out Senators

Up 3-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, it took two subsequent losses for doom and gloom to set in and for the spotlight to shine on broader, big-picture issues surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Maple Leafs Face Familiar Script Ahead of Game 6 vs. Senators

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for Game 6 against the Ottawa Senators, the hockey world (particularly Leafs Nation) is bracing for what feels like an all-too-familiar storyline: another collapse in the Auston Matthews era.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Game Day Preview: Game 6

It’s Game Day. And it’s a big one. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators continue their first-round series tonight with Game 6 of the Battle of Ontario.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Maple Leafs tease major Game 6 lineup change vs. Senators

Going into their Game 6 matchup against the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make changes to their top six, according to The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 1

Paul Bissonnette says Leafs burned opportunity in Game 5, need to bounce back in Game 6

Oh, how things can change on a dime in the playoffs. One week ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators with another overtime win.

Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Maple Leafs’ Matthews Faces the Weight of the ‘C

The pressure has always weighed heavily in Leafs Nation, but it may have never felt like this for Auston Matthews. After jumping out to a 3–0 series lead, the Toronto Maple Leafs are suddenly on their heels, and the Ottawa Senators are clawing back with momentum and belief.

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.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Rumoured Hostility Between Maple Leafs Management & Marner Isn’t True

The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently focused on trying to win their first Stanley Cup since 1967 as they look to take out the Ottawa Senators tonight (May.

Ryan Whitney News / House of Hockey / May 1

Ryan Whitney Blasts the Maple Leafs Ahead of Crucial Game 6

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the verge of blowing a major lead, and now Ryan Whitney has called out the entire organization as a result. After winning

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.

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.

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.

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.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 1