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Toronto Maple Leafs sweep home-and-home series against the Islanders with an overtime victory

Toronto Maple Leafs sweep home-and-home series against the Islanders with an overtime victory

Mike Smith January 24, 2012 5

 The Game The Toronto Maple Leafs edged the New York Islanders 4-3, to sweep the home-and-home series between the two clubs.  The Leafs managed to only muster 21 shots on Al Montoya tonight but

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25 Save Shutout for Jonas Gustavsson as the Toronto Maple Leafs blank the New York Islanders

25 Save Shutout for Jonas Gustavsson as the Toronto Maple Leafs blank the New York Islanders

Mike Smith January 23, 2012 3

The Game The Toronto Maple Leafs got out to a thunderous start tonight, scoring a goal in the first 97 seconds of the game to set the pace against the New York Islanders.  With Nazem

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Leafs can’t Solve Montreal Canadiens or Carey Price.  Habs put the Leafs to rest 3-1.

Leafs can’t Solve Montreal Canadiens or Carey Price. Habs put the Leafs to rest 3-1.

Mike Smith January 21, 2012 0

The Game Mathew Lombardi scored the only goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight as the Montreal Canadiens won 3-1.  Raphael Diaz got the game winner in the third period for the Habs thanks to

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“The Lines They are a Changing”  Toronto Maple Leafs tame the Minnesota Wild

“The Lines They are a Changing” Toronto Maple Leafs tame the Minnesota Wild

Mike Smith January 19, 2012 6

The Game Phil Kessel scored his 25th goal of the year and Joffrey Lupul added three assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs broke a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at the ACC in

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Toronto Maple Leafs can’t hold lead against Ottawa Senators.  Leafs lose 3-2 against Sens

Toronto Maple Leafs can’t hold lead against Ottawa Senators. Leafs lose 3-2 against Sens

Mike Smith January 17, 2012 5

The Game Craig Anderson managed to make 37 saves tonight as the Toronto Maple Leafs could not solve the Ottawa Senators goaltender.  The Leafs could not keep the lead and made every attempt to

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Rangers beat down the Leafs 3-0. New York Rangers showing why they are beasts of the East.

Rangers beat down the Leafs 3-0. New York Rangers showing why they are beasts of the East.

Mike Smith January 14, 2012 3

The Game The first five minutes of the game again tonight for the Toronto Maple Leafs started slow and without any urgency.  This allowed the New York Rangers to use their big physical play,

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Toronto Maple Leafs get stopped by Buffalo Sabres 3-2.   Luke Schenn staying put in Toronto…for now.

Toronto Maple Leafs get stopped by Buffalo Sabres 3-2. Luke Schenn staying put in Toronto…for now.

Mike Smith January 14, 2012 2

The Game Jonas Gustavsson managed to let in three goals on 25 shots, allowing the Buffalo Sabres to split the home and home series with a win tonight. Mikhail Grabovski got his fourteenth goal

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Jonas Gustavsson blanks the Buffalo Sabres by turning away 32 shots.  Toronto Maple Leafs win 2-0

Jonas Gustavsson blanks the Buffalo Sabres by turning away 32 shots. Toronto Maple Leafs win 2-0

Mike Smith January 10, 2012 5

The Game The Toronto Maple Leafs won their fourth consecutive game scoring two goals in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres.  The Leafs stayed out of the penalty box tonight and managed to use

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Leafs Clip the Wings 4-3. Detroit Red Wings can’t beat Jonas Gustavsson and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Joffrey Lupul nets Game Winner.

Leafs Clip the Wings 4-3. Detroit Red Wings can’t beat Jonas Gustavsson and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Joffrey Lupul nets Game Winner.

Mike Smith January 8, 2012 1

The Game The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 lead early in the first period, but Detroit managed to get back in the game in the remaining forty minutes.  Detroit pushed the

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Leafs blank the Jets.  Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-0

Leafs blank the Jets. Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-0

Mike Smith January 5, 2012 2

The Game Jonas Gustavsson stopped 24 shots on his way to a 4-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets tonight landing him his second career shutout.  Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs dominated the game with

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