Why the Maple Leafs' 2024-25 success hits differently -- and what it means for the playoffs

Toronto is no longer relying on outscoring their problems, instead playing a more complete game. Will it result in a longer run this spring?

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John Tavares registers 14th career hat trick as the Maple Leafs come back to defeat the Sabres 5-3

John Tavares scored twice as part of a second-period outburst and added an empty netter for his 14th career hat trick as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back from a 3-1 deficit to pick up a 5-3 ...
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Pacioretty has 2 goals and an assist as Maple Leafs beat Ducks 3-2 for second straight win

Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2
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Auston Matthews scores in overtime to lift the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Devils

Auston Matthews scored with 2:09 left in overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils
ABC News - Dec. 10
NHL betting tips: Picks for Maple Leafs-Devils and Wild-Utah

Betting tips, picks and home/road trends for Maple Leafs-Devils and Wild-Utah tonight on ESPN+ and Hulu.
ESPN - Dec. 10
Bunting scores decisive power-play goal to power Penguins past Maple Leafs 5-2

Michael Bunting scored a third-period power-play goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead for good in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs
ABC News - Dec. 7
NHL roundup: Capitals get franchise-record 8th straight road win with 3-1 victory over Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Connor McMichael scored in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night for their franchise-record eighth consecutive road win.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7
McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win

Connor McMichael scored in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 for their franchise-record eighth consecutive road win
ABC News - Dec. 6
AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.
Inc. - Dec. 5
Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs beat Blackhawks 4-1

Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night
ABC News - Dec. 2

Why the Maple Leafs' 2024-25 success hits differently -- and what it means for the playoffs

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John Tavares registers 14th career hat trick as the Maple Leafs come back to defeat the Sabres 5-3

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Bunting scores decisive power-play goal to power Penguins past Maple Leafs 5-2

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