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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.

Maple Leafs’ Post-Game Press Conference After Game 2 Win
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The Toronto Maple Leafs finally took a lead over the Boston Bruins this season, but through the four regular-season matchups and Game 1 of the playoffs, they failed to secure a lead. Well, last night they did just that with a beautiful goal from Auston Matthews. This eventually would hold up as the game-winner, and with the win, it tied the series at 1-1, heading back home. Following the game, the Maple Leafs players held their post-game press conferences, and it just felt different. They were excited and happy to have tied the series with Games 3 and 4 back…

Beating Marchand’s Game: Maple Leafs Discipline Can Defeat Agitation
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Brad Marchand has long been a polarizing figure in the NHL. He’s known as much for his ability to disrupt opponents mentally and draw penalties as he is for his skill. And he is skillful. His interactions with the Toronto Maple Leafs, particularly in his Game 1 matchup with Max Domi, underscored the importance of the Maple Leafs needing to create a strategic approach when facing Marchand and players of his ilk. Understanding Marchand’s Game Marchand excels at pushing his opponents to the brink without crossing the line, effectively turning their reactions into penalties and power plays for his team….

Maple Leafs: Marner’s Playoff Struggles Summed Up By Bailing on Hit
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During the regular season, there are few players in the NHL who can impact a game like Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Mitch Marner. He is seventh amongst all players in scoring over the past five seasons with 415 points in 335 games and is coming off of another great season in which he recorded 85 points in just 69 games. Related: 3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ Comeback Win in Game 2 As his numbers prove, there is absolutely nothing to be concerned about when it comes to Marner’s regular-season production. His 639 points in 576 games indicate he is well…

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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.