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A cold splash of water to the face after four straight wins: The Leafs dug themselves a hole, couldn’t finish the comeback, and lost Marchenko to injury. Game review + post-game notes after a tough night in Calgary ⤵️ #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comGame Review: A sobering night in Calgary sees Leafs’ streak snapped, Marchenko hurtYou are forgiven if you didn’t see the first-period result and overall outcome coming, given how this game in Calgary started from the Maple Leafs’ perspective. The Leafs came out buzzing, attacking…
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Jim Hiller on Cowan blaming himself for the loss in CGY: "I commend him for taking responsibility, but he didn't cost us the game... He gets a pass. He's worked hard. He came back, and he redeemed himself." The head coach on Marchenko's injury & more after a 5-2 loss 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on Easton Cowan blaming himself for the loss in Calgary: "I commend him for taking responsibility, but he didn't cost us the game"After a 5-2 loss to the Flames, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the team’s sloppy turnovers, Easton Cowan’s response after a rough first period, and the mounting injury situations after Kirill…
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Riding a four-game winning streak and coming off a big win in Edmonton, can the Leafs keep their foot on the gas against a 4-6-0 Flames team? Lineups, quotes from both rooms, and head-to-head stats to get you set 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comToronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames — Game #14 Projected Lines, Preview & TV InfoRiding in on a four-game winning streak and coming off the high of a big win in Edmonton, can the Maple Leafs keep their foot on the gas against a 4-6-0 Flames team? (8:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet+). Game…
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Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna's opportunities to play in tough defensive situations: "Maybe he's not getting as much as he might in a different situation, but it's good for him to be around these players, learn from them, and come along." The head coach ahead of Leafs vs. Flames 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on Gavin McKenna's ice-time opportunities: "Maybe he's not getting as much as he might in a different situation, but it's good for him to be around these players, learn from them, and come along”Ahead of Monday’s game in Calgary, Jim Hiller discussed the Flames’ special teams, Easton Cowan’s defensive ability, Gavin McKenna’s minutes, and the fan support the team receives in Western Canada.…
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📝 New Leafs Notebook on a 4-0 week, a team starting to gel, and plenty of reasons for optimism. @APetrielli.bsky.social on weaponizing the Leafs' speed, elite special teams, Cowan's big impact, a fourth line finding its identity, and encouraging signs at 5v5 ⤵️ #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comThe Leafs' speed advantage, special teams excellence, and signs of a team coming together - Maple Leafs NotebookDramatic wins, blowout wins, and a first career game-winner for Gavin McKenna. This was a memorable 4-0-0 week for the Maple Leafs, with plenty to talk about. Now 13 games into the new season with a…
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Jim Hiller on William Nylander hitting the 300-goal milestone: "What an accomplishment... I hope he gets another 300... He's got lots left." Hiller after a Sunday optional skate 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on William Nylander hitting the 300-goal milestone: "I hope he gets another 300... He's got lots left"After Sunday’s optional skate in Calgary, Jim Hiller discussed William Nylander reaching 300 goals, the Nylander-Paul-Marchenko line, the power play’s execution, Chris Tanev’s progress toward a…

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21-5-2 against the Oilers in the Matthews era. 12-2-1 in Edmonton. This one might have been the best of the bunch. The Leafs roll to a 7-2 win, with all four lines scoring at 5-on-5 to cap a 4-0 week. Game review + post-game notes via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇

mapleleafshotstove.comGame Review: Maple Leafs put it all together in Edmonton, cap off perfect week with 7-2 rout of OilersWell, the Maple Leafs are now 21-5-2 against the Edmonton Oilers in the Auston Matthews era, and 12-2-1 in Edmonton specifically. This might have been their best win yet: A resounding 7-2 victory in…
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21-5-2 against the Oilers in the Matthews era. 12-2-1 in Edmonton. This one might have been the best of the bunch. The Leafs roll to a 7-2 win, with all four lines scoring at 5-on-5 to cap a 4-0 week. Game review + post-game notes via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇

mapleleafshotstove.comGame Review: Maple Leafs put it all together in Edmonton, cap off perfect week with 7-2 rout of OilersWell, the Maple Leafs are now 21-5-2 against the Edmonton Oilers in the Auston Matthews era, and 12-2-1 in Edmonton specifically. This might have been their best win yet: A resounding 7-2 victory in…
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Mike Babcock after a 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs: "They played harder, longer, faster than we did... Better defensively. Better offensively. Just better." #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comMike Babcock after a 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs: "They played harder, longer, faster than we did... Better defensively. Better offensively. Just better."Mike Babcock discussed the need for more bottom-six production, his group’s competitiveness, and the Leafs’ superior performance after the Oilers’ 7-2 loss to Toronto. You play a team that gets goals…
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Jim Hiller after the Leafs' big win in Edmonton: "It’s not just Matthews, Nylander, or Tavares... There are other guys there to support, and it’s a pretty good feeling right now." The head coach after a 7-2 W over the Oilers 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller after the Leafs' big win in Edmonton: "It’s not just Matthews, it's not just Nylander... There are other guys there to support, and it’s a pretty good feeling right now"After a 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, Jim Hiller discussed the team’s strong defensive effort, Anthony Stolarz’s big night, and the scoring depth roaring to life of late. Hiller on the team’s…
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Jim Hiller on Auston Matthews’ progression since he first coached him in Toronto: “Now you’re seeing an outstanding two-way player who’s still a great offensive threat." The head coach tees up Leafs vs. Oilers 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on Auston Matthews' progression since he first coached him in Toronto: "Now you're seeing an outstanding two-way player who's still a great offensive threat"Ahead of Saturday’s game in Edmonton, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the challenge of containing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Nick Paul’s impact, Auston Matthews’ evolution into an elite…
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Leafs vs. Oilers on Saturday Night Hockey 🍁 Both teams ride three-game winning streaks into tonight, with five of the NHL’s top eight point scorers taking the ice. Who keeps the streak alive? Projected lines, preview, stats & more to get you set 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comToronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers – Game #13 Projected Lines, Preview & TV InfoIt’s Leafs vs. Oilers on Saturday Night Hockey, with both teams entering the game on three-game winning streaks (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Five of the top eight point scorers in the league will…
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"The Leafs' two best wingers aren’t even playing with Matthews right now, and it’s not even a concern" @APetrielli.bsky.social discusses the Leafs' offense, concerns about L3, the matchup vs. the Oilers on @sportsnet650.bsky.social 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.com"The Leafs' two best wingers aren’t even playing with Matthews right now, and it’s not even a concern" -- Anthony Petrielli discusses the Leafs' offense on SN590Anthony Petrielli joined Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Maple Leafs’ three-game winning streak, the ripple effects of Easton Cowan’s emergence, Nick Paul’s fit at second-line center, Gavin McKenna’s…
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Mike Babcock reflects on his 2019 firing from the Leafs: "We weren’t a veteran team, and in the end, we didn’t get it done in playoff time. That’s why I got a new address." Babs on Hiller, Matthews, Nylander, Rielly & more 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comMike Babcock on facing the Leafs organization that fired him in 2019: "It’s about 100 years ago, right? Even the Beatles broke up, so you get on with it"Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock discussed facing his former Maple Leafs players, his relationship with Leafs head coach Jim Hiller, his perspective on his time in Toronto and return to…
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Jim Hiller on facing off against Mike Babcock in Edmonton: "It’s nice to have him back." The head coach talks options on D with Rifai and Blankenburg out, Matthews and McDavid matching up, Mermis and McWard, and more 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on facing off against Mike Babcock in Edmonton: "It’s nice to have him back"After Friday’s practice, Jim Hiller discussed the upcoming matchup against Edmonton, facing Mike Babcock and D.J. Smith, Darren Raddysh’s contributions, the options on the blue line with Nick…
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Räty: 4 points in 3 games since arriving. Holinka: Growing in confidence by the game. Hundley: First pro point, with more surely to come. Plenty of positives from the Marlies' dominant 4-1 win over Hamilton 👇 #LeafsForever #MarliesLive

mapleleafshotstove.comRäty's first Marlies goal, Holinka's first AHL assist, and other notable performances in a fourth-straight victory over HamiltonNetminder Samuel Hlavaj was named the first star, but that doesn’t tell the full story of this 4-1 win over Hamilton, as the Toronto Marlies dominated the Hammers for most of the game. The Marlies…
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Five goals, and none from #34 or #88. The Leafs' depth stepped up, the fourth line delivered twice, and Stecher played hero after a potentially crushing late goal against. This offense is rolling, even if there are still a few things to clean up 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comGame Review: Maple Leafs' depth scoring delivers in dramatic 5-4 win over RangersThe Maple Leafs scored five in this regulation win over the Rangers, four at even strength and one on the power play, without a goal from Auston Matthews or William Nylander. Offensively, this looks…

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Jim Hiller on the Leafs' third straight victory: "That’s probably our best game of the year through 60 minutes." The head coach on L4's big night, Stecher's GWG, and more after a 5-4 W over NYR 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on the Leafs' third-straight victory vs. NYR: "That’s probably our best game of the year through 60 minutes"After a 5-4 win over the Rangers, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the fourth line’s big night, Troy Stecher’s game-winning goal, and Nick Paul’s crucial effort to keep the play alive late in the…
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Jim Hiller on the Leafs' third straight victory: "That’s probably our best game of the year through 60 minutes." The head coach on L4's big night, Stecher's GWG, and more after a 5-4 W over NYR 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on the Leafs' third-straight victory vs. NYR: "That’s probably our best game of the year through 60 minutes"After a 5-4 win over the Rangers, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the fourth line’s big night, Troy Stecher’s game-winning goal, and Nick Paul’s crucial effort to keep the play alive late in the…
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The Leafs are hoping to put together their first 3-game winning streak of the season before heading back on the road, but a NYR team off to a strong start stands in their way. Lines, quotes from the room, and head-to-head stats to get you set 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comToronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers – Game #12 Projected Lines, Preview & TV InfoThe Maple Leafs are hoping to put together their first three-game winning streak of the season before heading back on the road, but a Rangers team off to a strong start stands in their way (7:00 p.m.…
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Jim Hiller on Easton Cowan’s reliability this season: “There have been a couple of little dips, but let’s be honest — he’s been very, very consistent” The head coach ahead of Leafs vs. Rangers 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on Easton Cowan's reliability this season: "There have been a couple of little dips, but let’s be honest -- he’s been very, very consistent"Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rangers, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Jake McCabe avoiding a serious eye injury, Marshall Rifai’s status, Auston Matthews and William Nylander’s growth over…
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On this week's MLHS Podcast w/ @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bskysocial: 🏒 Matthews' resurgence and the Leafs' 5-4-2 start 🏒 The ripple effects of Cowan's emergence and Roslovic's fit on L1 🏒 Leveraging the Leafs' speed to improve breakouts + much more ⤵️ #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comMatthews' rejuvenation, Cowan's emergence, and the Leafs through 11 — MLHS Podcast Ep. 128In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli break down the Maple Leafs’ 5-4-2 start, the encouraging performances from Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic, and Easton Cowan, Gavin…
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The Leafs' rush offense came alive in Columbus. Easton Cowan continues to look like a budding star, Morgan Rielly turned back the clock, and four goals in under 10 minutes blew the game wide open. Post-game review + notes ⤵️ #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comGame Review: Maple Leafs' rush offense comes to life, Easton Cowan shines, Morgan Rielly turns back the clock in blowout win over ColumbusGiven the Maple Leafs’ speed, skill, and finishing ability up front — and generally how dangerous they’ve looked offensively early in the season — this was a stat that made absolutely no sense…
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Jim Hiller after Easton Cowan's three-point night in Columbus: "He's exceeded my expectations, and I had high expectations for him... But he told me this is what he was going to do." The head coach after a big 6-2 win 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller after Easton Cowan's three-point night in Columbus: "He's exceeded my expectations, and I had high expectations for him... But he told me this is what he was going to do"After a 6-2 win in Columbus, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Easton Cowan exceeding expectations, Jake McCabe’s injury, Marshall Rifai stepping in on the blue line, and strong nights from Kirill…
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A small fortune is on the board in both dressing rooms for the Marchenko vs. Knies Bowl tonight in Columbus. Projected lineups, quotes from both rooms, and head-to-head stats to get you set 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comToronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Game #11 Projected Lines, Preview & TV InfoA small fortune is on the board in both dressing rooms for the Marchenko vs. Knies Bowl tonight in Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Jim Hiller on the emotions surrounding…
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Jim Hiller on Easton Cowan's continued growth in the NHL: "He’s taken a massive step... He has a high ceiling." The head coach ahead of Leafs vs. CBJ 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on Easton Cowan's continued growth in the NHL: "He’s taken a massive step... He has a high ceiling"Ahead of the game in Columbus, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the emotions surrounding Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies facing their former teams, Marchenko’s recent play, Easton Cowan’s…
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Matthew Knies reflects on his trade from the Leafs: "I wish I could’ve experienced my time there a little bit longer." On his message to Leafs fans: "A lot of love... Wish them the best... Everyone wants to win there." More from Kniesy👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comMatthew Knies reflects on his trade from the Maple Leafs: "I wish I could’ve experienced my time there a little bit longer"Three weeks after the trade to Columbus, Matthew Knies discussed the shock of his trade from Toronto, settling into life in Columbus, and facing Auston Matthews and his former Maple Leafs teammates…
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Matthews and McKenna delivered on the power play, Bobrovsky made the big saves, and the Leafs finally got back in the win column. The special teams continue to shine, while the five-on-five play is still a work in progress. Post-game review + notes 👇

mapleleafshotstove.comGame Review: Special teams and Bobrovsky shine as Maple Leafs snap three-game losing streak vs. SJQuietly, the San Jose Sharks were 4-0-0 against the Maple Leafs in the Macklin Celebrini era despite missing the playoffs in both seasons. Inside those games, Matthews and Celebrini went head-to-head…
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Jim Hiller after snapping the losing streak vs. San Jose: "We had to be gutsy to win that game. We hoped it wouldn’t have to be that way, but that’s what it was." Hiller on McKenna, Cowan, Bob, Marchenko, Lettieri, & more post game 👇 #LeafsForever

mapleleafshotstove.comJim Hiller on snapping the losing streak vs. San Jose: "We had to be gutsy to win that game... Good win for our team"After a 3-1 win over San Jose, Jim Hiller discussed Auston Matthews’ response to an early mistake, Gavin McKenna delivering in a big moment, Easton Cowan’s matchup assignment, and another strong…