Category: Jason Spezza
Maple Leafs' Jason Spezza on the Playoffs: 'We've Been A Hungry Team Since Losing To Columbus'
Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza says the team has a lot to prove after a disappointing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The veteran believes his team has stepped up this year.
Read moreMaple Leafs' Jason Spezza on Frederik Andersen Returning to Practice: 'Just A Great Boost Of Morale'
Frederik AndersenToronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza talks about seeing goaltender Frederik Andersen back at practice, John Tavares changing his sticks and Jack Campbell's nomination for the Bill Masterton Trophy.
Read moreMaple Leafs clinch playoff berth with win against Canadiens
Nick FolignoAuston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 35th goal, and Jack Campbell made 31 saves for Toronto (31-13-5), which has won three in a row after losing its previous five.Nick Suzuki scored, and Jake Allen made 25 saves for Montreal (21-18-9), which has lost three of its past four games.William Nylander s...
Read moreMaple Leafs become first team in North Division to clinch playoff spot
Montreal CanadiensThe Maple Leafs have booked their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth straight year after earning a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday.
Read moreExpansion Draft Issues: Several Teams Have Moves To Make Before July 17
Riley NashThe trade deadline may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be any more trades over the courses of the remainder of the league year. The NHL Expansion Draft is right around the corner, with protection lists due on July 17, ahead of the draft on July 21. By that time,…
Read moreCapitals beat Isles 1-0 in SO to reclaim sole East lead
Brandon SaadUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the deciding goal in a shootout, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night to reclaim sole possession of first place in the East Division. Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots through overtime for his second shutou...
Read moreIt’s All About The Playoffs For The Core Of The Toronto Maple Leafs
Jake Muzzinfrom Damien Cox at the Toronto Star, So the Leafs are really pretty much the same team they were before the deadline, perhaps slightly improved, with the same strengths and same weaknesses. No. 1 on the list of those weaknesses is the uncertain situation in net, and while four different masked...
Read moreFlames defeat Rittich, Maple Leafs on Gaudreau OT goal
Montreal CanadiensTORONTO -- Johnny Gaudreau scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreMatthews, Campbell lead streaking Maple Leafs past Senators
Ottawa SenatorsTORONTO (AP) - Auston Matthews had a hat trick, Jack Campbell made 27 saves to set an NHL record for consecutive victories to start a season with 11 and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Saturday night. Matthews increased his NHL-leading goals total to 31 and ...
Read moreOilers sweep season series from Senators with ninth win
Connor BrownOTTAWA -- The Edmonton Oilers swept their nine-game season series against the Ottawa Senators with a 3-1 win at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.
Read moreOilers sweep season series from Senators with ninth win
Leon DraisaitlOTTAWA -- The Edmonton Oilers swept their season series against the Ottawa Senators with a 3-1 win at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.Devin Shore scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and Mike Smith made 39 saves for Edmonton (25-14-2).
Read moreAs Leafs strengthen grip on the North, Dubas' deadline mandate is clear
Frederik AndersenIn completing a 4-0-0 road trip and strengthening its grip on the North Division with just days to go before the deadline, the Maple Leafs have made it abundantly clear to the general manager how this needs to go.
Read moreMatthews scores twice, Maple Leafs defeat Flames for fourth straight win
Jacob MarkströmCALGARY -- Auston Matthews scored two goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their fourth straight win, 5-3 against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday.
Read moreMatthews scores twice, Maple Leafs defeat Flames for fourth straight win
Darryl SutterCALGARY -- Auston Matthews scored two goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their fourth straight win, 5-3 against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday."There's nights when we really don't have that skill, you're not going to have it every night, but we play the right way, we find wa...
Read moreSanheim scores in OT as Flyers beat Bruins 3-2
Brandon SaadBOSTON (AP) - Travis Sanheim scored 3:08 into overtime, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat Boston 3-2 on Monday night after losing their first five meetings with the Bruins this season. The Flyers moved within three points of Boston for the final playoff spot in the NHL’s East Division. Travis Konecny...
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