Maple Leafs Hot Stove

It might have felt different, but in the end, it was the same.  Game 7 in Boston goes to overtime, and the Leafs lose.  Your game in 10: 1.   There was mixed news before this game. Joseph Woll did not dress, Ilya Samsonov was surprisingly the starter, and Auston Matthews returned. To adjust, Sheldon Keefe […]

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the ECQF playoff series. On his immediate feelings after the crushing OT loss: Obviously, the series is very close. It is the thinnest of margins you can get—Game 7 overtime. It is very disappointing not […]

Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston Bruins. Saturday night. Game 7. It didn’t necessarily arrive the way we might have expected it to, but in many ways, it felt like it was always going to come down to this (8p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC/ESPN). To get where you want to go in life, you usually have to triumph over […]

In the latest episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the rollercoaster ride of the Leafs vs. Bruins series, the key performances, the special teams battle, the coaching performances, and the outlook for Game 7. Maple Leafs Hotstove · Setting the stage for Game 7 of Leafs vs. Bruins — MLHS […]

On an off-day on Friday, Sheldon Keefe discussed the team’s growth throughout the series, the power play’s struggles, and preparation for Game 7. Has Auston Matthews made any progress toward a return? Keefe: Yeah, there has been progress. He skated again today, but there is no determination on his availability. What is the confidence level […]

It was always going to come down to Game 7. Boston and Toronto at the TD Garden one more time.  The Leafs forced Game 7 in this first round series with another gutty 2-1 win at Scotiabank Arena, their first home win of the series on the backs of strong defense, elite goaltending, and two […]

The Maple Leafs needed to break the losing streak at home to keep their season alive. They delivered.  Joseph Woll was excellent again, the Leafs played a tight and mature game defensively, and William Nylander did what he does best: break a game open with his talent.  We’re going to 7, baby! Buckle up. Your […]

Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the ECQF playoff series. On the turnaround in the last couple of wins: I just think the guys have competed and worked incredibly hard. They’ve pulled together. They’ve fought, you know? They didn’t lay down and […]

If the Maple Leafs can pull off an elusive home victory in Game 6, they can shift a lot of the pressure to Boston’s side of the series. But they’ll need to do it without Auston Matthews for the second consecutive game (8:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet/CBC/ESPN). With their backs against the wall and without their […]

Ahead of Game 6, Sheldon Keefe discussed Auston Matthews’ absence for a do-or-die game, the keys to improving the results on home ice, and the 1-for-17 power play through the first five games of the series. Is there an update on Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann? Keefe: Auston is not available tonight. Bobby is also […]