Showing posts with label toronto maple leafs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toronto maple leafs. Show all posts
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Rick Vaive & Bill Derlago Combine for 10 Points in Leafs’ 5-2 Win Over Chicago (1982)

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When the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Rick Vaive and Bill Derlago from the Vancouver Canucks in February 1980, the deal didn’t immediately ...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Bobby Hull’s 6-Point Explosion vs. Leafs Help Power Historic 1965-66 Season

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During the 1965-66 NHL season, Bobby Hull delivered one of the most dominant offensive performances of his legendary career. The Chicago Bl...
Monday, March 16, 2026

104 Shots, Just 6 Goals: The Leafs–Rockies Goaltending Classic

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When the NHL began officially tracking shots on goal during the 1959-60 season, few could have imagined a game eventually reaching triple d...
Thursday, March 5, 2026

Defenseman Carol Vadnais Scores Hat Trick For Rangers In Wild 8-6 Loss To Maple Leafs (1976)

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When the Boston Bruins traded Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais to the New York Rangers on November 7, 1975, the return package included sta...
Monday, March 2, 2026

The Roadrunner Runs Wild: Three Power Play Goals vs. Toronto

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During the 1966-67 NHL season, Yvan Cournoyer established himself as the league’s most dangerous weapon on the power play. The speedy Montr...
Monday, February 23, 2026

Dave Keon’s Game 7 Hat Trick Sends Leafs Past Canadiens In 1964 Classic

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When the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens collided in the 1964 Stanley Cup semifinal, it was more than just another chapter i...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

When Pat Quinn Scored, It Counted: Two Big Goals for the 1972-73 Atlanta Flames

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When people think of Pat Quinn, they often remember the imposing defenseman, the respected NHL coach, and the Hall of Fame builder. What th...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs Set NHL Playoff Record With Lightning-Fast Start vs. Atlanta (1979)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs made NHL playoff history during the 1978-79 postseason, exploding out of the gate in Game 2 of their preliminary ro...
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Milestone Moment: Maruk’s 300th Goal in His Hometown

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On November 11, 1984, Toronto-born Dennis Maruk reached a personal milestone and did it in front of the fans at Maple Leaf Gardens. Enterin...
Saturday, November 1, 2025

Nearly a Decade Later: Marc Reaume’s Remarkable Return to the NHL

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Talk about perseverance and love for the game, Marc Reaume’s hockey story is one of true determination. His last NHL game with the Detroit ...
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Ralph Backstrom’s Rookie Heroics Seal Montreal’s Fourth Straight Stanley Cup

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In the spring of 1959, a young Ralph Backstrom put a dazzling exclamation point on his rookie season and on another Montreal Canadiens dyna...
Monday, October 20, 2025

Johnny Bower’s Final NHL Shutout: A Vintage Performance in Philadelphia

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On December 12, 1968, in the twilight of his remarkable career, Johnny Bower turned back the clock one last time. Playing at the Spectrum i...
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

How Johnny Bower Stole Boston’s Christmas in 1966

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On December 24, 1966, Maple Leaf Gardens played host to a special kind of Christmas story, one written by the legendary Johnny Bower betwee...
Monday, October 13, 2025

April 8, 1971: The Night Vic Hadfield Nearly Broke the PIM Record

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Perhaps Jim Harrison said something about Vic Hadfield’s golf game. On April 8, 1971, Madison Square Garden played host to Game 2 of the St...
Friday, October 10, 2025

Wendel Clark Erupts For 4 Goals In Early-Season Shootout vs Buffalo

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For Toronto Maple Leafs power forward Wendel Clark , the 1986-87 NHL season began with fireworks. After scoring once in the season opener a...
Saturday, October 4, 2025

The Night Rick Martin Mixed Goals and Grit Against Toronto

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Rick Martin was closing in on his second straight 50-goal season for the Buffalo Sabres when they faced the Toronto Maple Leafs at Maple Le...