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How Craig Berube’s Defensive System Has Elevated John Tavares’ Shooting Percentage

One of the great storylines for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season is the significant increase in John Tavares’ shooting percentage. This season, after 66 games, he’s put in 35 goals (on 175 shots) with 34 assists for 69 points.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / March 30

Maple Leafs’ Line Combos: What’s Working What Needs Improved

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the playoffs, head coach Craig Berube has seemingly solidified his top-six forward combinations, provided the team stays healthy.

William Nylander News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

William Nylander Giving Maple Leafs Bang for Their Buck

For the third straight season, William Nylander has scored 40 goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The forward scored his 40th in a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday to reach the plateau in back-to-back-to-back seasons in just his 71st game of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / March 30

Maple Leafs Look to Seal Playoff Spot

The Toronto Maple Leafs are routinely one of the NHL’s best-performing teams in the regular season but can’t keep things together in the playoffs. With another solid season under their belt, the Maple Leafs will have another chance at playoff redemption.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30

Maple Leafs look to pad Atlantic Division lead vs. Ducks

The Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their California road trip on Sunday night in Anaheim against the Ducks, looking to build on their lead atop the Atlantic Division.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Maple Leafs Player Reacts to Exchanging Blows with UFC Fighter's Brother

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo isn't exactly known as a fighter, with just eight career scraps over eight NHL seasons and a worrying history of concussions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 30

Toronto Marlies sign Arizona State forward Ryan Kirwan to 2-year AHL contract

The Toronto Marlies have signed Arizona State University forward Ryan Kirwan to a two-year AHL contract that kicks in next season. Kirwan is expected to join the Marlies on an amateur tryout for the remainder of this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 30

5 takeaways from Leafs-Kings: Matthews, Tavares, Stolarz engineer victory against the run of play

There were several imperfections during the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, but you’ll certainly take them as a function of playing against an elite defensive team.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 30

NHL Fight at Maple Leafs–Kings Game Ends in Unpredictable Way

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo hadn't dropped the gloves in nearly two years, but he brought back his fighting chops on Saturday. Just over three minutes into the 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, Carlo found himself trading punches with Jeff Mallot, who was playing only his second NHL game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 29

Toronto Marlies sign Ryan Kirwan to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Saturday the team had signed forward Ryan Kirwan to a two-year contract Saturday. He will immediately report to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

John Tavares News / Field Level Media / March 29

John Tavares helps Maple Leafs rally past Kings

John Tavares' first of two third-period goals broke a tie and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied with three goals in the third for a 3-1 come-from-behind win over the host Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 29

Knee Jerk Reaction: Special teams make the difference in an otherwise flat performance from the Leafs

The first forty minutes of the Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Los Angeles Kings produced some of the most unremarkable hockey seen in a long time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 29

Anthony Stolarz will start vs. Kings, Nick Robertson scratched

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube revealed that Anthony Stolarz would be getting the start Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. During a brief media availability, he also told reporters that Nick Robertson would be a healthy scratch, making room for Pontus Holmberg, who was already confirmed to be in on Friday.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

Analyst: Marner Won’t Join Elite Group Unti 'He Leaves the Leafs'

Before this season began, one analyst made a bold prediction related to the Toronto Maple Leafs and star winger Mitch Marner. Jonas Siegel of The Athletic predicted that this might be the season Marner finally scored 40 goals.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 29

Do Maple Leafs Dare Bench a Near 30-Goal Guy to Start Playoffs?

Every team has to make tough choices in the playoffs. Some clubs are so deep that sitting deserving players is a reality, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are not immune to that situation.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / March 29

3 Reasons John Tavares Is So Important to the Maple Leafs

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing well this season, their recent struggles have raised some concerns. The team is coming off recent losses to two bottom-tier NHL teams, the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Maple Leafs' Coach Reveals Load-Management Plan for Auston Matthews & Mitch Marner

Toronto Maple Leafs stars Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner were notably absent from Friday's optional skate following Thursday's 6–5 loss to the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

Is Marner Ultimately Headed from the Maple Leafs to the Sharks?

While the storyline that Mitch Marner wants to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs hasn’t officially changed, there is talk that he’s likely to test free agency this summer and could wind up going to the highest bidder in a bidding war for the superstar winger’s services.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Stolarz vs. Woll: Who should start for Leafs in the playoffs?

That’s Anthony Stolarz for you. It wasn’t the busiest night. He got beat cleanly a couple times. But he was steady more often than not, and he didn’t allow any of those soft, take-the-air-out-of-the-building specials that characterized recent Toronto Maple Leaf goaltenders like Ilya Samsonov and Frederik Andersen.

Matt Murray News / Trade Talk Sports / March 27

Matt Murray In Maple Leafs Net: Stranger Things Have Happened

Matt Murray’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been filled with highs and lows, but that doesn’t mean it’s over – at least, not yet. Once a key figure in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, Murray has shown he can deliver the goods in the net during a long Stanley Cup run.