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Hughes’ Third Career Hat Trick Leads Devils Over Maple Leafs

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Derek

It was showtime up north for Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils. Coming off a great home stand that saw him get his first three goals of the season, Hughes continued his tear by recording his third career hat … Continue reading →

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Relentless Panthers Break Leafs’ Hearts Again in Dominant Game 7

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Derek

For the second time in three years, the Panthers advanced to the Conference Finals by eliminating the Maple Leafs in the second round. Unlike the five-game triumph two years ago, they did it in seven games to break Leafs’ hearts … Continue reading →

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Leafs’ Legacy on The Line

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Derek

In just over a couple of hours, a big game will be played in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers look to close out the Maple Leafs in the second round of the postseason. After falling behind two games to none, they’ve … Continue reading →

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Stick a Fork In Lifeless Rangers

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Derek

Two days after hardly competing in a one-goal loss to the Flames, the Rangers made too many mistakes in a 4-3 defeat to the Maple Leafs at 33rd and 7th. A more rested team playing at home again lost to … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin Stones Matthews-led Leafs To Preserve Rangers’ Win

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Derek

For at least two periods, the Rangers had to love the position they were in. They played a good game against a quality opponent in hostile territory. They got rewarded with a two-goal lead. Then, came the third period. In … Continue reading →

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Pastrnak’s overtime winner is the latest cruel ending for Leafs

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It was do or die last night in Boston. The Maple Leafs had battled back by taking Games 5 and 6 to force a deciding seventh game against the Bruins. There was a lot riding on the line. If Boston … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall in shootout to Maple Leafs in exciting game

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Derek

This one lived up to expectations. In a highly entertaining game that had plenty of excitement for fans, the Rangers fell in a shootout 4-3 to the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The third and final regular season meeting was one … Continue reading →

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Rangers Get Revenge On Leafs in Rematch

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Derek

The last time they played, it was all Toronto Maple Leafs in a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers one week ago on Dec. 12. They dominated the first meeting by beating Igor Shesterkin six times on 29 shots … Continue reading →

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Rangers Taken To School By Maple Leafs

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Derek

On Tuesday night, there was a big matchup at Madison Square Garden. It pitted two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference against each other. The New York Rangers hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs at 33rd and 7th Avenue … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have Strong Response in Win Over Kings

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Derek

Coming off a disappointing 4-0 shutout loss to the Washington Capitals on Dec. 9, the New York Rangers had a strong response in an impressive 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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