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The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs. The club has won 13 Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. The team was known as the Arenas and the St. Patricks before ultimately settling on Maple Leafs in 1927. While the franchise has won 13 Stanley Cups, the last occurred in 1967 giving the team the longest championship drought in the NHL.

Brad Marchand’s Hit Has Fueled the Maple Leafs’ March to the Playoffs
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On Nov. 2, during a Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Boston Bruins, the Bruins’ Brad Marchand “accidentally” got his stick caught between Maple Leafs’ defenseman Timothy Liljegren‘s legs as they battled for a loose puck along the boards. This caused Liljegren to crash into the boards awkwardly.  Related: Bobby McMann: Maple Leafs Rising Star & Fan Favorite Liljegren left that game with an injury and missed more than six weeks of playing time. He didn’t see game action until Dec. 16th against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Should the Maple Leafs celebrate their first-round victory over these same Bruins sometime soon,…

Who Were the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top Scorers This Season?
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In the final game of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews fell short of reaching the elusive 70-goal mark. While disappointing, this shouldn’t overshadow his incredible achievement. With the season now over and the playoffs on the way, this post will focus on the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs roster and their scoring statistics. Related: Today in Hockey History: April 18 The team had many players who contributed beyond Matthews and the elite core. Before the postseason begins, I’d like to review and highlight their impact on the team’s success until now. A Look at…

Today in Hockey History: April 18
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April 18 is a very historical date as the greatest player in National Hockey League history laced up his skates for the final time. In addition to a legend saying goodbye, there was a whole slew of Stanley Cup Playoff firsts that happened on this date. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments. The Great One Says Goodbye When the New York Rangers took the ice for their regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 18, 1999, they were already eliminated from a Stanley Cup Playoff berth. The sellout crowd inside Madison…

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Maple Leafs FAQ

What year were the Toronto Maple Leafs founded?

The Toronto Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of the Original Six clubs.

When did the Toronto Maple Leafs play their first game?

The Maple Leafs played their first game on Dec. 19, 1917, against the Montreal Wanderers. They lost the game 10-9.

Who is the current head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Sheldon Keefe is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.