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Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark drops to the ice, but fails to make the save, on a gaol byy Ottawa Senators left wing Jiri Smejkal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

History with Maple Leafs could help Bruins snap short playoff slump

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated after scoring his 50th goal of the season, against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) **FILE**

Joining rare 70-goal club within sight for Maple Leafs’ Matthews

By Mark Anderson and Pat Graham - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated after scoring his 50th goal of the season, against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) **FILE**

Maple Leafs’ Matthews scores 50th goal in 54th game, fastest to mark in 28 years

By Jack Thompson - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with teammates, including left wing Matthew Knies (23), right wing Mitchell Marner (16) and defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37), after scoring as Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) skates away during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Auston Matthews scored league-leading 38th goal as Maple Leafs top Kraken 3-1

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (11) sets up a shot to score a goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

At least seven players have a strong case to be NHL MVP

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Joe Thornton (97) and defenseman Justin Holl (3) congratulate center Adam Brooks (77) after his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto on Saturday, May 1, 2021. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores twice as Maple Leafs beat Canucks 5-1

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Winnipeg Jets' Pierre-Luc Dubois (13) and Paul Stastny (25) scramble for the puck in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell (36) as TJ Brodie (78) and Alexander Kerfoot (15) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marner, Matthews lead Maple Leafs past Jets, 5-3

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FILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies' William Cyr, center, celebrates with teammates after a win over the Halifax Mooseheads to win the Memorial Cup hockey championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Memorial Cup championship for the Canadian Hockey League was canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic. The Ontario Hockey League on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, abandoned its plans to hold a season, a move that complicates the evaluation of many players eligible for the 2021 NHL draft. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Dent in the pipeline: NHL draft-eligible players take a hit

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) celebrates after scoring on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores 24th goal as Leafs earn 3-1 win over Jets

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Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (97) and Leon Draisaitl (29) congratulate defenceman Darnell Nurse (25) after he score the game winning during overtime NHL hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto on Monday March 29, 2021. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers edge Maple Leafs in OT with 3-2 win

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Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88), Morgan Rielly (44) and Mitchell Marner (16) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, March 1, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hutchinson gets 6th shutout, Maple Leafs beat Oilers 3-0

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Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby (49) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores in 7th straight, Leafs beat Canucks 5-1

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Edmonton Oilers' Josh Archibald (15) chases Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores in 3rd to lift Leafs over Oilers 4-3

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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) saves the shot during their NHL hockey training camp practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Weeeeee, the North: All-Canadian division stacked with stars

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) celebrates his empty-net goal against the Ottawa Senators with center Auston Matthews (34) and left wing Zach Hyman (11) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews, Campbell lead Maple Leafs past Senators 4-2

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Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) knocks the puck past Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) to score in overtime during an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tavares scores OT winner to lift Maple Leafs past Ducks 5-4

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Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars with Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Marner sets up first 2 goals, Maple Leafs beat Stars 5-3

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) looks back as the puck goes in, next to New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews’ hat trick lifts Leafs past Devils 7-4

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Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his second goal of the third period with teammate Auston Matthews (34) during NHL hockey action in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marner scores twice in wild rally, Leafs top Canes 8-6

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Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel (9) shoots and scores as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl (3) defends during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores twice as Maple Leafs hang onto beat Sabres

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