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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.

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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.

Jonathan Toews 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 / 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.

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 / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 2

Toronto Maple Leafs triumph in Game 6, move to second round

Heading into Game 6, the Toronto Maple Leafs came off their worst game in several weeks. The Maple Leafs had a second chance to close out the series against the Ottawa Senators in Toronto on Tuesday, and they dropped the ball.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

After Thrilling Playoff Series, Toronto Maple Leafs Close Out Ottawa Senators in 6 Games

The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs came into Game 6 of their first-round Eastern Conference 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff matchup knowing it was all on the line.

Max Pacioretty News / TheLeafsnation / May 2

Max Pacioretty reflects on journey back to NHL: ‘I thought I was done playing a number of times’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty thanked the people closest to him for returning to the NHL after scoring the series-winning goal in Game 6.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 2

Berube praises Matthews’ all-around effort in series-clinching win: ‘Our captain led the way’

It’s been a tough week of press conferences for Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube. Through back-to-back losses, Berube has been interrogated about his team’s inability to put the series away and the potential of blowing a 3-0 lead.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / May 2

Maple Leafs Haven't Exorcised Playoff Demons

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs to advance to round two, but it doesn’t really feel like a victory.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-2 Win Against the Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally done it. After taking a 3-0 lead against the Ottawa Senators, they had a bit of a hard time closing it out, but they did it last night with a 4-2 win in both the game and the series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 2

Anthony Stolarz on missed poke check that led to Senators tying goal: ‘Got a little horny with it’

Anthony Stolarz became just the second Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender to backstop the team to a first-round victory in the past 19 years, and he did it with a great soundbite.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 2

Matthews speaks on Leafs’ resilience, team mentality after punching ticket to second round

Florida, here we come. After defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Thursday night in Game 6 of the Battle of Ontario, the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially punched their ticket to Round 2, where they’ll take on the Cup-defending Florida Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 2

5 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 6: A signature game from Nylander, Pacioretty justifies his role

William Nylander scored twice on his 29th birthday, commanding the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, ending the Battle of Ontario.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Auston Matthews Reveals Handshake Line Words To Brady Tkachuk

The Toronto Maple Leafs closed out their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators with a 4-2 win in Game 6 on Thursday night. The Senators pushed the series to six games after falling behind 3-0, but Toronto prevailed to reach the second round for the second time in 21 years.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 2

Nylander, Matthews put their stamp on Battle of Ontario as Leafs’ Core Four eliminate Senators

Facing the untenable proposition of squandering a 3-0 series lead, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ vaunted Core Four understood the assignment and delivered the signature performance that was asked of them.

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?

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

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.

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