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May 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) defends the goal against Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs are Lacking Killer Instinct in Playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs Now One-Eighth of the Way to Success

Cup Or Not This Is the Greatest Toronto Maple Leafs Season Ever

Toronto Maple Leafs: Lineup Changes Key in 5-2 Win vs Lightning

Head coach Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Dress a Better Lineup for Game 3

May 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry (10) fights with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds (24) and forward Ilya Lyubushkin (46) during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Some Tough Line-Up Decisions Must Be Made

May 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Referee Dan O'Rourke (9) tries to separate players from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay LIghtning as they engage in a brawl in the third period of game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

5 Thoughts from the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 Loss to Lightning

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates getting the game-winning goal in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammate Rasmus Sandin #38 at the United Center on October 27, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Maple Leafs defeated the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs By Far the Best Team After 2 Games

TORONTO, ON - MAY 2: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game One of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 2, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Have Set the Tone for Series with Tampa

May 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; View of Scotiabank Arena during the anthems of game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Math on the Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Playoffs Run

May 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs fans cheer on their team against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Key Storylines Coming From Game 1

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Timothy Liljegren #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 7, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Ducks 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Secret Weapon in the Playoffs

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 04: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a hat trick goal in the third periodcduring a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on April 04, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Should be Favorites to Win

Mar 29, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) tries to skate past Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) in overtime at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Round 1 Western Conference NHL Playoff Predictions

TORONTO, ON - MAY 31: Auston Matthews #34 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs take to the ice to play against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 31, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Map[le Leafs 3-1 to win series 4 games to 3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Keys to Winning Against Tampa Bay

Nov 21, 2021; Elmont, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) talks with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) during the first period against New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Round 1 Eastern Conference NHL Playoff Predictions

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 7: Dryden McKay #29 of the Minnesota State Mavericks makes a save during the third period of game two of the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Frozen Four Championship semifinal at TD Garden on April 7, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Mavericks won 5-1. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Why You Should be Excited About Dryden McKay

Toronto Maple Leafs bench (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Play This Lineup for the Playoffs

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Toronto Maple Leafs Getting Healthy at the Right Time

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 18: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Rangers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Full of Pleasant Surprises This Season

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Michael Bunting #58 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Penguins 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews and Bunting Deserve NHL Awards

Where Do the Toronto Maple Leafs Stand Among Cup Contenders?

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 04: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a hat trick goal in the third periodcduring a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on April 04, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Shorthanded Toronto Maple Leafs Looking to Clinch Home Ice

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 27: Mark Giordano #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs congratulates teammate Auston Matthews #34 on his 48th goal of the season into an empty net against the Florida Panthers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Panthers 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Reasons Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Can Survive the 1st Round

Apr 5, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) blocks the shot of Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) during the first period at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Underrated Superstar Sets Career Highs

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 16: Michael Bunting #58 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his 1st goal as a Maple Leaf against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 16, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 3-1.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Michael Bunting Is More Than a 3rd Wheel for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Apr 16, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano (55) celebrates with center Auston Matthews (34) and center John Tavares (91) their win against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Giordano Elite Since Joining Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 31: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Winnipeg Jets during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 31, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Jets 7-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Auston Matthews Will be in Toronto Maple Leafs Top 5 All-Time