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Maple Leafs, Oilers benefiting from trade deadline moves in playoffs
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: General manager Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on from the draft floor prior to Round Two of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Edmonton Oiler Leon Draisaitl’s star is shining bright during the playoffs
Roy MacGregor
first person
I’m back on the Maple Leafs bandwagon, but hear me out before you pile on
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Petr Klima, Stanley Cup-winning forward with Edmonton Oilers, dies at 58
FILE - Edmonton Oilers' goalie Bill Ranford, center, and Petr Klima (85), right, celebrate their overtime win to sweep the NHL playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., Tuesday, April 25, 1990. Czech forward Petr Klima, a Stanley Cup winner with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990, has died. He was 58. Klima died Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the Czech Republic. The cause of death was not given. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File)
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The NHL stiffed Canada with extended break in Maple Leafs, Panthers series before Game 3
Cathal Kelly
opinion
A Maple Leafs, Oilers series would be the best Stanley Cup final in recent memory
Cathal Kelly
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Leafs open second round as Stanley Cup favourites after top teams upset
Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) and his teammates congratulate the Tampa Bay Lightning Lightning after the Maple Leafs defeated the Lightning during overtime in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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The Panthers can try to neutralize Maple Leafs fans, but it won’t work
Cathal Kelly
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The race to the Stanley Cup filled with first-round chaos
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 29: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal in the second period during Game Six of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on April 29, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Canadian Leafs fans face limited ticket options as Panthers restrict early sales to U.S. residents
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) and goaltender Alex Lyon (34) defend the goal as Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) attempts to shoot during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 10, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Canada needs a Stanley Cup – even if you can’t stand the Leafs
Roy MacGregor
hockey
Toronto Maple Leafs defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime to advance in NHL playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates with right wing Mitchell Marner (16) after Tavares scored the game-winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during overtime in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Exciting 2022 NHL playoffs will be remembered for Makar and more
Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrates with the Stanley Cup after the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Canadiens win Game 4 in overtime to keep Stanley Cup hopes alive
Montreal Canadiens' Eric Staal, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Jeff Petry and Shea Weber, left to right, celebrate a goal by Josh Anderson to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning during first period of overtime in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final Monday, July 5, 2021 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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After a tough year, are the Canadiens up for another challenge?
Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) as Shea Weber (6) and Ben Chiarot (8) look on during the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals in Montreal on Friday, July 2, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
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‘We’re going to fight’: Habs look to reverse course in Game 4 as Bolts seek Stanley Cup final sweep
Montreal Canadiens fans look on outside the Bell Centre in Montreal, Friday, July 2, 2021, during Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Canadiens know they’re down, but not out, against the Lightning
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Eric Staal #21 and Phillip Danault #24 of the Montreal Canadiens reacts to a goal by Blake Coleman (not pictured) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Two of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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The Canadiens have had magic on their side – and now they need it more than ever
Cathal Kelly
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Vasilevskiy slams the door on Habs as Lightning take a 2-0 series lead
Tyler Toffoli #73 of the Montreal Canadiens skates by as Ondrej Palat #18 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by teammates Ryan McDonagh #27 and Nikita Kucherov #86 after scoring against Carey Price #31 during the third period in Game Two of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Canadiens fans soak in Stanley Cup fever as team looks to complete magical run
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 28: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens scuffle during the third period in Game One of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 28, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Cole Caufield ‘living out his dream’ as breakout star for the Canadiens
Jun 24, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (22) scores a goal against Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner (90) during the second period in game six of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
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The hockey world is in a frenzy over the Canadiens – yet off the ice, the Habs are unmoved
Cathal Kelly
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Vasilevskiy shines again as Tampa Bay Lightning blank New York Islanders 1-0
Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning pose for a photo with the Prince of Wales trophy after defeating the New York Islanders during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Friday, June 25, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Lehkonen’s overtime shot sends Montreal Canadiens to Stanley Cup final for first time in 28 years
Montreal Canadiens left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during overtime NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey semifinal action Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
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Stars beat Lightning in double overtime to extend Stanley Cup Final
Dallas Stars right wing Corey Perry (10) scores the game winning goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second overtime period NHL Stanley Cup finals action in Edmonton on Saturday, September 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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Lightning one win away from Stanley Cup after 5-4 overtime win over Stars in Game 4
Kevin Shattenkirk of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal during the first overtime period to give his team a 5-4 victory against the Dallas Stars in Game Four of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Sept. 25, 2020.
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Lightning strike twice on power play, beat Dallas 3-2 to even Stanley Cup final
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy makes a save on a Dallas Stars shot during the second period in Game 2 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. The Lightning beat the Stars 3-2 on Sept. 21, 2020.
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Anthony Cirelli scores in overtime to send Lightning to Stanley Cup Final
Tampa Bay Lightning pose with the Prince of Wales trophy after defeating the New York Islanders during overtime NHL Eastern Conference final playoff action in Edmonton on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
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Khudobin, Stars beat Knights to take 3-1 lead in West final
Dallas Stars goalie Anton Khudobin (35) makes the save on Vegas Golden Knights' Alex Tuch (89) as Dallas Stars defenceman Esa Lindell (23) defends during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action in Edmonton on Saturday, September 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson