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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.

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares Shares Details on Game 4 Concussion Scare

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares opened up about his concussion scare after a hard hit from Ottawa Senators’ Artem Zub during Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 28

Craig Berube on Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares: ‘Looked like a head shot to me’

The Battle of Ontario has earned its name through four games so far, delivering on its promise of a physical series on both ends of the ice. With that being said, it’s raised some questions on the officiating and how discipline is being administered between the two teams.

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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 / April 28

John Tavares cleared by concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares said he was cleared by the concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 after taking a hit to the head from Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 28

Game 5 will be a legacy-defining game for Maple Leafs’ Core Four

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ record in close-out games since 2018 dropped to 1-12 after losing Game 4 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Righly or wrongly, that stat has been a thorn in the side of the Core Four throughout the years, a quartet that continues to fall short at the final hurdle when concluding a series.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 27

Artem Zub's Suspension Fate Confirmed by NHL DoPS After Illegal Hit on John Tavares

Senators Defenseman Artem Zub has officially gotten away with his blatant elbow to John Tavares' head in game four of the battle of Ontario. John Tavares has been all over the headlines for the Maple Leafs in their first-round matchup against their provincial rivals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: OEL, Tavares, Stolarz & Nylander

In a dramatic back-and-forth battle, the Ottawa Senators staved off elimination Saturday night with a thrilling 4–3 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Maple Leafs' John Tavares Gets Crucial Injury Update After Loss to Senators

The Ottawa Senators are still alive in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. That's after they survived a nerve-wracking Game 4 at home Saturday night against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs, who wasted golden opportunities in overtime before losing via a 4-3 score.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 26

Knee Jerk Reaction: Senators force Game 5 with overtime heartbreaker over Maple Leafs

A sweep was a lot to hope for. The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to make it to make it to the second round for the better part of the past couple of decades, so producing their first series sweep since 2001 wasn’t likely.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 23

John Tavares Reveals the One Team He Wants to End Career With

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night, grabbing a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. It marks the first time Toronto has taken a 2-0 lead in a Stanley Cup Playoff series since 2002.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

John Tavares as Troll Gives the Maple Leafs a Silent Edge

When we think of hockey’s most notorious trolls, names like Brad Marchand, Matthew Tkachuk, and Corey Perry come to mind—players who chirp, smirk, and stir the pot at every opportunity.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Maple Leafs Address Senators F Ridly Greig’s Hit on John Tavares

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube made his feelings known about Ottawa Senators winger Ridly Greig's cross-check of John Tavares during Game 1, and once attention moved over to the press conference room.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 21

NHL Department of Player Safety Makes a Ruling on Ridly Greig After Dirty Cross-Check on John Tavares

Following a controversial cross-check by Ridly Greig on John Tavares, the NHL Department of Player Safety has decided that he will not be suspended. It appears that Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig will not face any supplemental discipline after delivering a high cross-check to John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

John Tavares highlights physicality, power play, while looking to improve after Game 1 win vs. Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their 2025 Stanley Cup run with a dominant 6-2 performance over the Ottawa Senators. John Tavares was exceptional for the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario, scoring the game-winning goal on the power play, while also adding an assist.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 21

Latest on Chicago Blackhawks' coaching search and finding help for Connor Bedard

Cole Bagley: Utah Hockey Club forward Michael Carcone doesn’t expect to be back with the team next season after the talks he’s had with the front office.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Snubbed, Sharpened, Surging: Maple Leafs Tavares Just Turns Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ ex-captain John Tavares rarely gives you a headline. In postgame interviews, he doesn’t chirp opponents, make dramatic gestures, or stir the pot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / April 17

Can Johnny Toronto Reach the 40-Goal Milestone Tomorrow?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into their final regular-season game, a quiet story unfolds beneath the spotlight of Matthews’ 400 goals and Marner’s 100-point season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / April 9

John Tavares Breaks the Silence On His Future With the Toronto Maple Leafs

John Tavares has been on fire in 2024/25, and while many are looking to the summer to see how much he'll get paid, he isn't worrying about that at this stage.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Tavares Won’t Hold Maple Leafs Hostage

In our latest NHL Rumors Shootdown report, despite recent speculation that John Tavares’ resurgence this season might price him out of Toronto, there’s little reason to believe the Maple Leafs captain will force the team into a financial corner when it comes time to negotiate his next contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

Insider Taking Heat Over John Tavares Contract Report

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun recently shared that Toronto fans were quick to criticize him after he reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs could have signed John Tavares as early as September—well before the former captain caught fire offensively and delivered an outstanding season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 4

Will John Tavares’ revival season put Leafs in a cap quagmire this summer?

“Boring” is where John Tavares wants to be. Six months ago, he was commencing his UFA walk year, his seventh season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, facing questions about his aging curve at 34, and a wide range of outcomes lay ahead of him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / March 29

3 Reasons John Tavares Is So Important to the Maple Leafs

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing well this season, their recent struggles have raised some concerns. The team is coming off recent losses to two bottom-tier NHL teams, the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / March 26

Maple Leafs’ Tavares Is Leading the Charge to the Postseason

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had many highlights this season, but one of the biggest recent positives has been the play of the team’s second line, led by John Tavares.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / March 24

Tavares Deserves to Remain Part of the Maple Leafs’ Future

John Tavares has proven time and time again that he still has plenty to offer, making him an essential piece of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ future. As the team looks to engage a potential championship push, keeping Tavares beyond his current contract is a move that makes sense for several reasons.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 18