Predators score two empty-net goals to beat the Maple Leafs 5-3 – The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More

The Nashville Predators took on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in the final Saturday night game before the Christmas holidays. Related: Maple Leafs need to hire Bruce Boudreau (or someone like him). The Maple Leafs came into this game hoping to quiet the noise and build a positive atmosphere before halftime. Unfortunately, the Predators had […]

Maple Leafs’ nine-year playoff streak deserves more appreciation – The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest news, analysis and more

For nine years, the postseason felt less like a goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs and more like a birthright. Of course, it’s this incredibly consistent recent track record of greatness (regular season) that makes the current version of the last-place club so crazy. But while there’s no shortage of content about what’s wrong with […]

From Chicago to St. Louis: Will the Maple Leafs’ depth increase?” – The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More

Some nights you can feel the weight of a team before the puck even drops. Tonight, like the Toronto maple leaves facing the St. Louis Blues, the loss to the Chicago Blackhawks weighs heavily. Another road stop turned into a tight game that slipped away at the wrong time. The Maple Leafs were struggling against […]

John Tavares’ 1,200th Game Over Milestone – The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis and More

On Sunday night, John Tavares became just the twelfth active player to reach the 1,200-game mark in his NHL career in a losing effort for the Toronto Maple Leafs. While three straight goals from the Carolina Hurricanes stole Tavares’ milestone night, the 35-year-old scored his ninth goal of the season, marking the first time a […]

Blue Jackets crush Maple Leafs on Night John Tavares scores 500th goal – The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets Latest news, analysis and more

Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs played early Tuesday during Hockey Frenzy. They were the only game in the NHL to be the main attraction on Wednesday evening. The Blue Jackets did not disappoint. One night after the Blue Jackets’ fourth line helped them win in Buffalo, it was the third line’s […]