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Crease concerns: Several contenders have goalie questions
Mike Smith and David Rittich helped the Calgary Flames finish first in the Western Conference. Yet there are still questions about how far those goalies can carry their team in the playoffs. Smith and Rittich…
2 months ago -
Hurricanes earn 4-1 win over Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes had a lot on the line entering Tuesday’s game against Toronto in their dash for a playoff spot. The Maple Leafs didn’t — and it certainly showed. Justin Williams…
3 months ago -
Last-place Senators beat Maple Leafs 4-2
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — With the playoffs just over a week away, the Toronto Maple Leafs know they’re running out of time to clean up their game. The Maple Leafs missed a chance to clinch…
3 months ago -
Lightning edge Capitals 5-4 in overtime for 6th straight win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made a franchise-record 54 saves, Nikita Kucherov scored twice and the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning won their sixth consecutive game, beating the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime Wednesday night in…
3 months ago -
Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Babcock sensed his slumping Toronto Maple Leafs were showing signs of turning the corner. Auston Matthews and John Tavares delivered on their coach’s belief. The high-scoring duo each had a…
3 months ago -
Paajarvi leads Senators to 6-2 win over slumping Maple Leafs
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — After a week in which they lost three of four, the Toronto Maple Leafs know they need to turn things around with just 10 games remaining in the regular season. Magnus…
3 months ago -
Perlini, Blackhawks hold on for 5-4 win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — The improving Chicago Blackhawks are headed in the right direction, although their latest win was a wild ride. Brendan Perlini had a goal and two assists, and the Blackhawks held off a…
3 months ago -
Johnson, Paquette lead Lightning past Maple Leafs 6-2
TORONTO (AP) — Tyler Johnson and Tampa Bay put together another impressive display. It has been that kind of season for the Lightning. Johnson and Cedric Paquette each scored two goals, and NHL-leading Tampa Bay…
3 months ago -
Cizikas helps Islanders beat Leafs 6-1 in Tavares’ return
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Energized by a raucous home crowd that vehemently booed and serenaded former captain John Tavares in his first time back as a visiting player, the New York Islanders steamrolled the Toronto…
4 months ago -
Georgiev’s 55 saves help Rangers cool off Leafs 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) — After his team allowed 56 shots on goal, Rangers coach David Quinn thought the defense was pretty good. He had Alexandar Georgiev to thank for that. Georgiev had a career-high 55…
4 months ago