Maple Leafs, Hurricanes can clinch berths
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The Canadiens and Blue Jackets both take the ice Thursday. Here are matchup details, full bracket projections.
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Yardbarker on MSNToronto Maple Leafs Proving Critics Wrong With Five-Forward Power PlayFor most of this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have committed to a power-play strategy that not many teams consider around the league. Toronto has gone with a five-forward power play as their first unit for a large chunk of this campaign.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and had an assist and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing a late lead Thursday night.
The teams are struggling to clinch as they match up Wednesday. Plus, bracket projections after a busy Tuesday.
Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies each tallied a goal and an assist to help Toronto beat the visiting Florida Panthers 3-2 on Wednesday, allowing the Maple Leafs to stretch their lead atop the Atlantic Division.
Jun 8, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) knocks the puck with his glove as Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) watches in front of goaltender Skinner Stuart (74) during the second period in game one of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Toronto's deadline-day acquisition of Reese Johnson flew under the radar. How he plans to work his way into the conversation.
While many teams can now coast to the post-season, the sprint is still full-speed ahead for those fighting for a wild-card spot. And the margin for error is quickly shrinking.