Justin Holl and Travis Dermott each scored their first NHL goal, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 5-0 on Wednesday night. Holl made his NHL debut after being recalled from the minors earlier in the day. Kasperi Kapanen, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner also scored for the Maple Leafs (29-18-5), and […]
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Eric Lindros to have No. 88 retired by Flyers with Maple Leafs in town
While there was debate by some in recent years about Eric Lindros’ worthiness as a Hall of Famer, his production and importance to the Philadelphia Flyers over eight seasons wasn’t questioned. To that end, the NHL team will retire Big E’s No. 88 and raise his jersey to the rafters Thursday at the Wells Fargo […]
Leafs legend Johnny Bower to be honoured at public memorial
A roster of hockey legends is set to pay tribute to the late Toronto Maple Leaf goaltender Johnny Bower Wednesday afternoon. Former teammates Frank Mahovlich, Ron Ellis and Dave Keon will share the stage with longtime Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen at a special memorial event at the Air Canada Centre. Bower’s grandson, Johnny Bower III, […]
Maple Leafs pay tribute to hockey 'legend' Johnny Bower
The Toronto Maple Leafs paid tribute to hall of fame goaltender Johnny Bower on Wednesday, calling him a “legend” who lived with a spirit of generosity that touched generations of hockey fans. “Johnny loved being a Leaf,” said Brendan Shanahan, the franchise’s president during a morning news conference in Legends Row outside the Air Canada Centre […]
Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower dead at 93
Canadian hockey legend Johnny Bower died Tuesday. The 93-year-old was battling pneumonia, according to a statement from his family. Remembered by many for his brave play on the ice and his gracious demeanour off it, Bower got his start in the National Hockey League at an age when many players would be considering retirement. Becoming a professional […]
Leafs make like high-flying Arenas in 100th anniversary game
Mitch Marner’s linemates know that at any moment he can create a scoring chance. Tuesday he seemed to do it every time he touched the puck. Marner set a new career high for points in a game with a goal and three assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Carolina Hurricanes 8-1 in a […]
Hockey Night in Canada: Maple Leafs vs. Canucks
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Wily Coyotes stymie Matthews, Leafs to snap Toronto's win streak at 6
Antti Raanta made 26 saves as the Arizona Coyotes halted the Toronto Maple Leafs’ win streak at six games with a 4-1 victory on Monday. Brendan Perlini, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Max Domi and Tobias Rieder scored for the Coyotes (5-15-3), who have won three in a row for the first time this season. Rookie Clayton Keller […]
Auston Matthews returns to put cherry on top as Leafs thrash Habs
It took Auston Matthews only two periods to get into his groove. The Maple Leafs star centre, who returned after missing four games with an upper-body injury, scored twice in the third period as Toronto routed the rival Montreal Canadiens 6-0 behind a second straight shutout from goaltender Frederik Andersen on Saturday night. Game Wrap: […]
Hockey Night in Canada: Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens
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