Toronto Maple Leafs

How the Bruins Can Eliminate the Maple Leafs in Game 6

The Boston Bruins can’t play like they did in Game 5 because if they do, there’s going to be a Game 7 and if there’s a Game 7–well, that’s not good.

The team has this problem with complacency. They start out strong, get ahead of their opponents, and then they stop. Everything stops, actually. They stop skating, stop hitting, and stop any type of effort that helps them to maintain a lead. It has been apparent in games this season and now the Bruins are doing it in the playoffs.

So here we go again.

Keys to a Toronto Maple Leaf Victory in Game Five

Posted by: Mike Burse

in Toronto Maple Leafs

10 May 2013

To this point the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins has played out as one would expect. The Leafs have continually improved their level of play, but their inexperience has been exposed at times. When this happens a playoff battle tested Boston Bruins squad takes advantage. In order for the Maple Leafs to win ...

Positives in Toronto’s First Round Series

Posted by: Mike Burse

in Toronto Maple Leafs

9 May 2013

Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, James van Riemsdyk, leo komarov, Mikhail Grabovski, Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have captured the imagination of Leafs Nation during their first playoff appearance in nine years. Even though they head back to Boston with a monumental task of winning three straight in order to advance to the second round, there have been many positives in these playoffs. The Maple Leafs have shown ...

Bruins vs Leafs: Searching For A Finishing Move

Posted by: Ian C McLaren

in Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs

9 May 2013

2013 NHL Playoffs, Brad Marchand, David Krejci, Joffrey Lupul, Milan Lucic, Nathan Horton, Tuukka Rask, Tyler Seguin

Bruins vs Leafs, Mortal Kombat vs Donkey Kong Kid: Mortal Kombat, on Sega Genesis, is the best video game ever. Billy Madison: I disagree, it’s a very good game, but I think Donkey Kong is the best game ever. Kid: Donkey Kong sucks. Billy Madison: You know something? YOU SUCK! With all due respect to ...

Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game Three: Toronto Fans Must Step Up

Posted by: Mark Ritter

in Toronto Maple Leafs

6 May 2013

James Reimer, Joffrey Lupul, Phil Kessel, Tyler Seguin

After splitting games one and two in Boston, the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins shifts to Toronto, where the Maple Leafs will host their first playoff game since 2004. After having their heads handed to them in a lop-sided 4-1 loss in game one, Toronto responded with a fantastic effort, overwhelming ...

Marlies to the Rescue for Maple Leafs in Game Two

Posted by: Kevin Pentz

in Toronto Maple Leafs

6 May 2013

Jake Gardiner, matt frattin, Ryan Hamilton

While it’s generally outside the bounds of good policy to ease into a seven game playoff series, the Toronto Maple Leafs did just that. The club was tentative, unsettled and clearly outmatched in the opening salvo of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs against a more experienced Boston Bruins squad. Everyone knew there would be changes ...

Maple Leafs Thoughts – May 5th, 2013

Posted by: Raihan Hussain

in Toronto Maple Leafs

5 May 2013

Clarke MacArthur, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer, Randy Carlyle

Tied 1-1 Yesterday night the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to bounce back in their series against the Boston Bruins and tie it at one after a disheartening game one loss. Leafs brass spent two days focusing on the mistakes from game one, looking over video and vowing not to make the same mistakes ...

Boston Bruins: Kessel Scores, Phaneuf Walks, Game Three Looms

Posted by: Ian C McLaren

in Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs

5 May 2013

2013 NHL Playoffs, Dion Phaneuf, Phil Kessel, Zdeno Chara

Hot sports take: Phil Kessel was going to score against the Boston Bruins at some point in his career. But Dion Phanuef won’t be suspended.

No More Excuses: The Bruins Can Play

Posted by: Mike Miccoli

in Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs

2 May 2013

2013 NHL Playoffs, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, David Krejci, James Reimer, James van Riemsdyk, Johnny Boychuk, Peter Chiarelli, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tuukka Rask, Wade Redden

The Bruins were hitting, shooting the puck, connecting their passes and bringing a whole other level of intensity in Wednesday’s Game 1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

So, about flipping that switch.

Maple Leafs Panel: Playoffs At Last!

Posted by: Mark Ascione

in Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

30 Apr 2013

James Reimer, James vanRiemsdyk, Maple Leafs Panel, Mikhail Grabovski, Phil Kessel, Tuukka Rask, Zdeno Chara

Maple Leafs Panel is a weekly feature that is published throughout the season here at The Hockey Writers. THW Toronto Maple Leafs correspondents Lukas Hardonk, Mark Ascione and Raihan Hussain provide insight and analysis on the issues and events surrounding the Leafs. For the first time since 2004, the Toronto Maple Leafs have qualified for the NHL post-season, and will ...