Toronto Maple Leafs

In a game that had many similarities to past hostile times, the Toronto Maple Leafs (and thousands of blue and white supporters) invaded the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa and convincingly defeated the Senators 5-0. Heading into the contest the Leafs were sitting three points behind the surprising Sens for the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, yet holding the upper hand having played three less games than the boys from the nation's capital. The game began with a tentative start from both teams. Although the speed game that both the Leafs...

In what turned out to be an extremely ugly and uneventful game, the Toronto Maple Leafs redeemed themselves with a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. With these two teams playing their second game against each other in two nights many people were curious to see how the Leafs would respond following after blowing a late third period 4-1 lead the night before eventually losing in a shootout. Tonight's contest was the polar opposite of last nights game though. Both teams came changed tactics from the night before as the emphasis was placed on defens...

In their first game back after the all-star break the Toronto Maple Leafs demonstrated that they are more than capable of hanging with the big boys in the Eastern Conference as they attempt a strong final push for the post season. Of course they demonstrated that for the first 50 minutes of this game. Facing the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins (winners of seven straight), the Leafs carried the play building up a 4-1 lead with just over 13 minutes left in the third period thanks to two goals from Mikhail Grabovski and singles from both Tyler Bozak and Clark...

With the National Hockey League trade deadline approaching, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski continues to be amid trade rumours.

The NHL’s first star of the week is a pending unrestricted free agent and could garner significant interest should he decided to test the free agent waters. But that’s not stopping teams from around the league to inquire on his availability for the current season. The 28-year-old (birthday is tomorrow, which means he’s going to light up the Pittsburgh Penguins) is on-pace for 28 goals and 56 points, almost identical to last season’s production, in five less games.

With general manager Brian Burke actively see...