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Mitch Marner’s Contract Will Be Worth Every Penny

One of the most stunning plays of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ season unfolded last night, and a beautiful camera angle caught it perfectly. Standing just to the left of his goalie, Mitch Marner scanned the ice with his trademark poise.

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Top NHL Pending UFAs: Marner, Boeser, and Tavares Lead DFO’s Ranking

With the 2024-25 NHL season coming to a close and the playoffs not far from around the corner, teams and players will have different priorities over the next few weeks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Job Not Done For The Toronto Maple Leafs Despite Playoff Berth

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned what could be considered their biggest win of the season on Wednesday as they claimed a playoff spot. They defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 and became the first team in the Atlantic Division to get a playoff berth.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / April 3

Maple Leafs Have Tough Choice for Playoff Starting Goalie

The Toronto Maple Leafs have clinched a playoff berth for the ninth consecutive season and are looking to finally work past a trend of postseason disappointments.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marner, Tavares, Knies & Stolarz

On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched their playoff berth with a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. However, the game wasn’t without its challenges.

Mitch Marner News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Future $14M man headlines first top 50 free agents of 2025

Future $14 million man Mitch Marner headlines first top 50 free agents of 2025

Exactly two weeks remain in the NHL’s regular season — and then it’s go time.

Why Jalen Chatfield won't be disciplined for 'WWE throwdown' of Connor McMichael

Why losing so many key players has made the Hurricanes better

Blues make move with former 10th overall pick

Boston Bruins made a big mistake by signing Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Stolarz Solid as Maple Leafs Clinch 9th Straight Playoff Berth

On the back of an outstanding performance by goaltender Anthony Stolarz, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made it to the playoffs for the ninth straight season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / April 3

Maple Leafs Forward Perfect Offseason Offer Sheet Candidate

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in celebration mode after a win over the defending Stanley Cup champions. The victory clinched their ninth straight postseason appearance, and the sentiment is growing that this could be the year that they end their historic championship drought.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 Win Over the Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (April 2). The Maple Leafs have won three straight outings and improved to 7-2-1 in their last 10 appearances. More importantly, the team’s play has provided some much-needed separation in a close race for the Atlantic Division title.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 3

Who has been the Maple Leafs’ MVP this season?

While not the prettiest at moments, due to both injury troubles and simple slumps, the Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold a three-point lead on the Tampa Bay Lightning and four point lead on the Florida Panthers for the top spot in the Atlantic Division.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

Craig Berube praises John Tavares’ leadership after adding another goal vs. Panthers

As the Toronto Maple Leafs took down the division rival Florida Panthers Wednesday night and clinched a playoff berth, veteran John Tavares added another goal to his impressive tally this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

Mitch Marner, Matthew Knies say that Anthony Stolarz’s ‘ruthless’ style of goaltending is a big advantage

Just like it’s been on so many other occasions in the current Toronto Maple Leafs era, the goaltending situation was a big question mark heading into the 2024-25 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Maple Leafs’ Toughest Playoff Opponents Include Themselves

We’re just weeks away from the start of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the battle for positioning is in full swing. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, they have a chance to do something that hasn’t been done since 1999-00– winning a divisional title.

Mitch Marner News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

Mitch Marner on Maple Leafs’ effort in crucial win vs. Panthers: ‘We just stuck with it’

The Toronto Maple Leafs had themselves a banner night at home against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Not only did they beat the divisional rival Florida Panthers in a crucial late-season matchup to create some separation in the division, but they clinched a playoff spot for the ninth season in a row in doing so.

Ryan Reaves News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

Ryan Reaves puts up zeroes across the board in Toronto Marlies debut

It wasn’t exactly the hot start Ryan Reaves probably wanted in his Toronto Marlies debut Wednesday morning. Making his first AHL appearance since 2011, Reaves finished with 0 points, 0 shots, 0 PIM, and a 0 +/-, as the team fell 2-1 in OT to the Utica Comets.

Auston Matthews News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Pushes Back on Panthers Coach's Comments

The Toronto Maple Leafs kept control of the Atlantic Division with a 3–2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday while clinching their ninth-consecutive postseason berth.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 3

5 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Marner, Tavares lead the way in most important game of season

During their most important game of the regular season, Mitch Marner and John Tavares elevated their games, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Maple Leafs Open to Make Bold Goaltender Move for NHL Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched the playoffs for a league-best ninth-consecutive time on Wednesday but they might break a trend this upcoming postseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Maple Leafs Post Four-Word Message After Clinching Playoff Spot

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the postseason for a ninth consecutive year, the longest active playoff streak in the NHL. After a 3–2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena, the Leafs officially secured their spot in the playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Maple Leafs Clinch Ninth Consecutive Playoff Berth in Win Over Panthers

It had all the makings of a playoff game. There were former teammates clashing for the first time since the deadline. There was a physical aspect to the game that seemed to ramp up as it went on.

David Kampf News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Maple Leafs’ David Kampf leaves game against Panthers with upper-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf left Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury, with the team announcing on social media that he would not return to the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Toronto Maple Leafs Centre Out With Injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs were forced to finish their contest against the Florida Panthers without centre David Kampf. The fourth liner played 8:10 for Toronto before going to the dressing room, unable to play out the rest of the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Leafs return to playoffs for NHL-leading ninth straight year

Maple Leafs return to Stanley Cup playoffs for NHL-leading ninth consecutive year

The Toronto Maple Leafs have punched their ticket to the 2025 postseason.

Leafs down Panthers, increase Atlantic Division edge

Marner to Oilers more likely than scribe’s pitch for Maple Leafs to sign McDavid

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Toronto Maple Leafs Proving Critics Wrong With Five-Forward Power Play

For most of this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have committed to a power-play strategy that not many teams consider around the league. Toronto has gone with a five-forward power play as their first unit for a large chunk of this campaign.

Pontus Holmberg News / Trade Talk Sports / April 1

Pontus Holmberg Needs to Be in the Maple Leafs’ Playoff Lineup

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get ready for the playoffs, the skill of their depth played will be a key factor to the team’s success. One player who has quietly made his mark this season and deserves a look in the postseason lineup is Pontus Holmberg.