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How coaching changes have impacted the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff success

The last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup, there were only six teams in the NHL, no players wore helmets, and it was five years before Leafs owner Harold Ballard was convicted of 49 counts of tax fraud.

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Maple Leafs Star Playing With Newfound Motivation

For years now, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has had a tradition of drawing or writing something on his equipment to keep himself grounded. First, he drew a smiley face on his gloves to help remind him that the game of hockey is supposed to be fun above all else.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 9

Craig Berube has the Maple Leafs delivering blows instead of taking them

Watching the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs this season has been somewhat of a fever dream. Not just because they’re in the second round for only the second time in the past 20 years, but because of the way they’ve been playing and the way they respond to adversity.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Maple Leafs’ Nylander Earning Clutch Playoff Performer Label

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again have a strong advantage going up 2-0 in their series against the Florida Panthers. While it’s due to their overall performance, structure and composure in tough situations and emotional moments, there’s another key factor that has emerged for them once again.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Bobby McMann News / TheLeafsnation / May 9

Maple Leafs may have another gear with Bobby McMann due for timely goals

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to take a 3-0 stranglehold on the defending Stanley Cup champions on Friday. The Leafs have been getting contributions from throughout the lineup, however, they need to find a way to get Bobby McMann going offensively.

Anthony Stolarz News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Maple Leafs Coach Issues Anthony Stolarz's Tentative Return Timeline

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without goaltender Anthony Stolarz as they head to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 9

The Maple Leafs are in uncharted territory – but it only gets harder from here

You might have heard that the Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967. But did you know that they haven’t held 2-0 series leads in consecutive series since 1963, when just four teams made the postseason?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 9

Dallas Eakins credits William Nylander and Craig Berube’s composure for Maple Leafs playoff success

Former NHL coach Dallas Eakins has been impressed with the growth and maturity of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2025 Playoffs. In a tightly contested Game 2 against the Florida Panthers, the Leafs never faltered when things weren’t clicking and kept the pedal to the metal.

William Nylander News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander gets eye-opening Craig Berbue claim amid Panthers series

The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the Florida Panthers 2-0 in their second-round series in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Toronto has received some major performances in the postseason this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Maple Leafs superstar not traveling with team for Game 3

The team has not formally announced why he remains out, but he was injured in Game 1.

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The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

NHL News / House of Hockey / May 8

Craig Berube Comments on Brad Marchand Ahead of Tomorrow Night's Game 3 Matchup

The Maple Leafs are up 2-0 in their series with the Panthers, but now Craig Berube has revealed how much Brad Marchand will effect this series moving forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Maple Leafs Reveal Big Injury Update on Anthony Stolarz

The Toronto Maple Leafs played Game 2 of their postseason series against the Florida Panthers with backup goalie Joseph Woll. To his credit, Woll did put together a strong game for Toronto and helped them grab the victory.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Maple Leafs’ Draft Work Has Led to Current Success

It might seem that the NHL Entry Draft hasn’t been a particularly important building tool for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The club has only held onto its first-round pick in two of the last six drafts and likely won’t have a first-rounder again until 2028.

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Maple Leafs’ Rielly & Woll Show Their Mettle in 2-0 Series Start

It’s been 38 years since the Toronto Maple Leafs last held a 2–0 lead in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team then leaned on names like Wendel Clark, Mike Allison, and Russ Courtnall.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Joseph Woll deserves the Maple Leafs’ net going forward

After a couple of gutsy performances, the starting job in the Six might be handed over to someone else. With a 25-save effort in Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Final, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll helped his team pick up a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Anthony Stolarz News / Field Level Media / May 8

Leafs G Anthony Stolarz stays in Toronto as series shifts to Florida

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is staying behind in Toronto as his teammates travel to Florida for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday against the Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Maple Leafs Back Up Words With Disciplined, Complete Effort in Game 2

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers in Game 2 by a 4-3 score, taking a 2-0 series lead in the second round. The Maple Leafs delivered

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Domi, Pacioretty, Marner & Little 'M'

The Toronto Maple Leafs fought off a relentless push from the Florida Panthers and emerged with a hard-fought 4–3 victory in Game 2, taking a 2–0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Auston Matthews News / 6IX ON ICE / May 8

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone further in the playoffs than ever before in the Matthews era

Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have surpassed their single postseason win total of the Auston Matthews era, it might be time to start changing the narrative surrounding this team.

Mitch Marner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner reveals new motivation tactic for playoff run

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 2-0 lead over the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night with a 4-3 victory. Mitch Marner played his part, scoring a goal in the win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Craig Berube Makes Big Mitch Marner Admission

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers once again on Wednesday night (4-3), taking a 2-0 series lead as the matchup shifts to Sunrise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / May 8

Maple Leafs on Longest Postseason Run With Superstar Core

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a long history of playoff failures, last winning the Stanley Cup in 1967, just before the NHL expanded from six to 12 teams.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 8

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Mikko Rantanen stays hot

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Stars' Mikko Rantanen stays hot vs. Jets

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued Wednesday night with two games. Here are some takeaways from the action.

Watch: Stars' Mikko Rantanen was unstoppable against the Jets

Maple Leafs break tie in third period, take 2-0 series lead vs. Panthers

Utah announces new team name

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 7

Maple Leafs’ Depth: From Weakness to Weapon

There’s a truth quietly taking shape in Toronto that’s unlike any playoff narrative in recent Maple Leafs memory: this team has depth. Not just “we’ve got some young guys we like” deep, but legitimate playoff-caliber deep.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 6

Watch: Missed tripping call aids Maple Leafs in Game 1 win

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a furious third-period rally by the Florida Panthers in their 5-4 Game 1 Eastern Conference second-round win with an assist from the officials.

Watch: Toronto strikes back 19 seconds after Florida goal for 3-1 lead

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Rangers' swing on new HC Mike Sullivan is well worth the risk

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