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There’s a pretty big difference between last June and this one for Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Last year, Ekman-Larsson was averaging around three hits a night and being heralded for his role in the Panthers march to the Stanley Cup.

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

Finding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next version of Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett has become a polarizing figure in recent weeks, ever since the Leafs were unceremoniously eliminated from the NHL playoffs. There’s speculation that the 6’1” centre could command as much as $10M a year in free agency.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 14

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Ekman-Larsson will play Game 5, Berube hints at game-time decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play Game 5 against the Florida Panthers after missing Tuesday’s practice due to illness. Ekman-Larsson was on the ice early ahead of the Leafs’ morning skate on Wednesday, before leaving the ice ahead of the formal session.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Panthers/Maple Leafs Notes: Stolarz, Rodrigues, Ekman-Larsson

Mark Masters from TSN reported that Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was seen back on the ice this morning before the team’s practice. While there is no specific timeline for his return, this development is a positive sign.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

Oliver Ekman-Larsson misses Leafs’ practice due to illness

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson missed Tuesday’s practice due to illness and was held out for precautionary reasons, head coach Craig Berube revealed.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 12

Series highlights: Connor Hellebuyck allows five more playoff goals

Yesterday, the NHL featured two games. The Stars hosted the Jets for the first time, and in the evening, the Panthers were looking to even the series against the Leafs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs-Panthers is turning ugly

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with two more games. Here are some key takeaways from the action.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Maple Leafs’ Ekman-Larsson drawing on past experience with Panthers ahead of Round 2

After days of anticipation, the moment has come, as the Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of their second-round series Monday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe to play Game 1 versus Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs will open the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a boosted blue line as both Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe are set to return to the lineup, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed per TSN’s Chris Johnston.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Maple Leafs Get Help on Defense for Game 1 vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announced Sunday that veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Ekman-Larsson available for Game 1, Stolarz projected to start

The Battle of Ontario is finally underway and the Toronto Maple Leafs held an optional morning skate ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Oliver Ekman-Larsson knows what’s in store for Maple Leafs upon return to lineup for Game 1

Oliver Ekman-Larsson is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ lineup after missing the final few games of the season due to injury, and he knows better than anybody what the team will have to prepare for if they want to make a long playoff run.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 19

Jake McCabe will play in Game 1, status of Oliver Ekman-Larsson to be determined

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe is cleared to return to the lineup for Game 1 on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. The blueliner was seen

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Atlantic Notes: Lindholm, Roy, McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Puljujarvi

Bruins center Elias Lindholm dealt with a back injury throughout his first season in Boston, he revealed to reporters at today’s exit meetings (via Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub).

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 17

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Berube confident McCabe, Ekman-Larsson will play Game 1

It was an eventful morning skate ahead of the final regular season game for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it’s getting difficult not to look ahead to the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Leafs’ Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson dealing with upper-body injuries, uncertain for Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of uncertainties on their blueline heading into the playoffs, as head coach Craig Berube announced that defensemen Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson are dealing with upper-body injuries and are uncertain for Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / April 15

Leafs hope D Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be ready by playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is expected to be ready for the playoffs, head coach Craig Berube said on Tuesday. Ekman-Larsson, 33, hasn't played since sustaining an upper-body injury while falling awkwardly on a breakaway in a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning last Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 15

Craig Berube won’t confirm, but expects Oliver Ekman-Larsson to return for Game 1 of playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provided a brief update on Oliver Ekman-Larsson, where it appears that the veteran defenceman could return for the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 15

Leafs Practice Report: McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Kampf absent from morning skate in Buffalo

With just two games left in their regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs need one point to lock down first in the Atlantic and secure the Battle of Ontario for round one of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Maple Leafs Down Two D-Men as They Battle Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be shorthanded on defense Saturday when they take on the Montreal Canadiens. With only five healthy defensemen available, it will be a battle with the playoff-bound Habs, who are 6-1 in their last seven games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson to miss game against Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be held out of the lineup Saturday versus the Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens due to an undisclosed injury, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Friday per Arun Srinivasan of The Leafs Nation.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / February 1