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‘Playoff Rielly’ has found another gear for Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs have been getting production from the back end to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Morgan Rielly is leading the way. Rielly scored in both games in Toronto, and with the series shifting to Ottawa, the Maple Leafs will need much of the same from the longest-tenured Maple Leaf.

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Blue Line Depth Becoming a Game-Changer for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting key contributions from some unexpected places—and it’s starting to look less like luck and more like smart scouting and coaching.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 23

5 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 2: Domi delivers at right time, Playoff Rielly is back, Stolarz heroic

For the first time in the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 2-0 series lead in the postseason, with Max Domi emerging as an unlikely overtime hero.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 17

Morgan Rielly previews Battle of Ontario ahead of final tune up game vs. Red Wings

Having secured top of the Atlantic Division Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs are sitting pretty as they cruise into their final regular season game Thursday night, set to take on the Detroit Red Wings, before the Battle of Ontario begins this weekend.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

4 takeaways from Leafs-Hurricanes: Woll stands tall, Rielly continues to elevate ahead of playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs won a game where not too many people would have been surprised had they mailed it in. Following a tight 1-0 overtime win against the playoff-hopeful Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, the Leafs travelled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to face a strong defensive team in an early game on the second half of a back-to-back.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 9

5 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Barkov line dominates vs. Matthews and Marner, Rielly’s costly mistake

Take the Florida Panthers lightly at your own peril. Florida cruised to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a suffocating performance, dominating possession, shot attempts and the flow of the game from the outset.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 4

Brandon Carlo has formed a mutually beneficial partnership with Morgan Rielly

Brandon Carlo was acquired at the trade deadline by the Toronto Maple Leafs to provide some stability and practicality for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations, in a critical year of their internal timeline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 25

Misleading Stat Puts Morgan Rielly in the Spotlight as Toronto's Scapegoat

Morgan Rielly hasn't been having the best season statistically, but one little caveat shows that perhaps he isn't doing as bad as some people initially suspect.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 25

Despite some bumps on the way, Rielly and Carlo are figuring each other out

There’s a saying about best-laid plans, and I think it applies to writing about the Morgan Rielly and Brandon Carlo pairing. Heading into the Toronto Maple Leafs game on Saturday night there were good intentions of talking about how this pairing looked like a Brad Treliving success story.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Is Morgan Rielly’s Reduced Ice Time a Sign of Things to Come for the Maple Leafs?

Morgan Rielly has been a fixture on the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ blue line since he was drafted fifth overall in 2012. Over the years, he has become a mainstay on the team and is one of the most reliable defensemen in the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Laughton, Minten & Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs (42-24-3, 87 points) enter tonight’s game on a roll. They’ll be looking to push their three-game win streak to four when they take on the surprising (and not in a good way) Nashville Predators (25-35-8, 58 points) later tonight.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 21

Why Leafs Fans Should Stay Calm and Not Worry About Morgan Rielly's Struggles

Morgan Rielly hasn't had the best season in 2024-25, but if fans were worried he's going to be a detriment come playoffs, they may be pleasantly surprised.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 17

Morgan Rielly stresses the importance of Maple Leafs focusing on details

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly emphasized that he and his team must remain focused on the details of their game, amid a March slump. Mired

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 14

Stay at home defencemen aren’t exciting but Brandon Carlo can help Morgan Rielly

The Maple Leafs had a very specific need for their blueline. Maybe two specific needs for their blueline. Maybe two specific needs and one very strong preference.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 9

5 takeaways from Leafs-Avalanche: Carlo’s rollercoaster debut, Marner surges in losing effort, Stolarz struggles

After forty minutes, it looked like the Toronto Maple Leafs could potentially escape against the Colorado Avalanche despite being outshot and out-chanced.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 3

Maple Leafs’ 3 Stars of the Week: Stolarz comes up clutch, Rielly continues hot stretch

The Toronto Maple Leafs continued the second half of the season following the conclusion of the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. With back-to-back wins coming out of the break, the Maple Leafs looked ahead to week 21 of their season with three games on their schedule.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 26

Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner praise Chris Tanev following injury vs. Bruins

Despite a thrilling comeback OT win against the rival Boston Bruins on Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a major loss when Chris Tanev left the game only minutes in after taking a rough hit from Bruins forward John Beecher.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

Morgan Rielly Joins Elite Company With 500th Career Point With Maple Leafs

On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a three goal deficit in Boston for the first time since Nov. 7, 1963. It was a statement game for the Maple Leafs as a whole, but it was also the best offensive game for 30-year-old defenceman Morgan Rielly who has struggled with consistency on the offensive side of the puck at times this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / January 30

Morgan Rielly Finally Breaks Silence On His Struggles This Season With The Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has given his take on how the season has played out so far, and even among the negatives he's taking things in stride.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 28

Unique Morgan Rielly Trade Proposal Picking Up Steam Among Toronto Media

The Toronto media has really begun to embrace the idea of the Maple Leafs trading Morgan Rielly to a Western Conference team in exchange for a versatile center with term.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Analyst Hints Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly Looking for Change

Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is struggling and in a stretch where he’s looking for more out of his game. He’s been with the Maple Leafs for 12 seasons, and according to NHL analyst Kevin Bieksa, Rielly’s confidence appears to be up and down.