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Maple Leafs Struggle to Keep Up with Lightning; Matthews Chases 70 Goals

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Discover the latest updates on the Toronto Maple Leafs' battle against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Auston Matthews' quest for 70 goals!

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough challenge against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Andrei Vasilevskiy making 28 saves in a 4-1 victory for the Lightning. Despite Auston Matthews scoring his 63rd goal of the season, the Leafs fell short in their matchup. The loss against the Lightning puts pressure on the Maple Leafs as they strive to secure a playoff spot.

As Matthews continues his remarkable goal-scoring spree, the spotlight is on how the Maple Leafs manage his pursuit of reaching 70 goals. Head coach Sheldon Keefe faces the delicate task of balancing Matthews' historic pace with the team's overall performance, especially focusing on improving their slumping power play.

In the midst of the intense competition, Keith Pelley steps into his role as the new leader of the Maple Leafs, overseeing a range of Toronto sports properties. The Maple Leafs' playoff hopes hang in the balance, with fans eagerly awaiting their potential eighth consecutive playoff berth.

Looking ahead, the Maple Leafs gear up for a crucial matchup against the Lightning, aiming to secure vital points late in the regular season. With Matthews' phenomenal run and the team's playoff aspirations on the line, the pressure is on for Toronto to deliver a strong performance.

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Lightning top Leafs 4-1; Matthews scores No. 63 (Globalnews.ca)

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped Toronto 4-1 on Wednesday despite Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews adding to his NHL lead ...

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Lightning defeat Maple Leafs, gain in Atlantic (NHL.com)

Kucherov has 3 points to take over NHL scoring lead; Matthews scores No. 63 in loss.

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How Toronto Maple Leafs will treat Auston Matthews' chase for 70 ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Sheldon Keefe acknowledges there is a fine line between keeping Auston Matthews' historic pace alive, getting a slumping power play in sync, ...

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Nouveau shérif chez les Leafs (Le Journal de Montréal)

Comme son prédécesseur Larry Tanenbaum, Keith Pelley aura la main haute sur les Maple Leafs, les Raptors, les Argonauts, le Toronto FC et les autres propriétés ...

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Maple Leafs can clinch playoff spot vs. rival Lightning Wednesday (TSN)

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have another chance to lock up their playoff spot against a familiar foe on Wednesday as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Lightning at Maple Leafs 04.03.24 | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Preview, Projected ... (Maple Leafs Hot Stove)

The Maple Leafs take on the Lightning in a big four-point game late in the regular season (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Unlike the last two seasons, the Maple ...

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Toronto Maple Leafs look to clinch eighth straight playoff berth vs ... (Sportsnet.ca)

If the Toronto Maple Leafs were to get a single point against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they will reach the playoffs for the eighth-straight season.

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Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly returns vs. Lightning, Joel Edmundson ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The Toronto Maple Leafs will get Morgan Rielly back in the lineup against the Tampa Bay Lightning but will have to wait a little longer for some other ...

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NHL Buzz: Niederreiter out roughly 1 week for Jets (NHL.com)

Hertl could make Golden Knights debut Friday; Foligno done for season for Wild.

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Balancing Auston Matthews' rest key in remainder of Maple Leafs ... (Toronto Sun)

Auston Matthews needs eight goals to reach 70 on the season as the Leafs play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday.

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'I'm Not Concerned About 70 Goals At All': Maple Leafs' Coach ... (The Hockey News)

While many players have expressed a desire to see Matthews reach 70, preparation for the playoffs is Keefe's focal point.

Matthews' pursuit of 70 goals fuelling Leafs down the stretch (TSN)

Eight games to go, eight goals to go for Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews in his chase for 70 goals. Mark Masters has more on how his teammates are ...

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Vasilevskiy backstops Lightning to victory over Leafs; Matthews ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped Toronto 4-1 on Wednesday despite Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews adding to his NHL lead ...

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Lightning 4-1 Maple Leafs (4 Apr, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game from 4 April 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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TBL@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy ... (Ottawa Senators)

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Dave Feschuk: Maple Leafs might be better off starting the playoffs ... (Toronto Star)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy keeps his eyes on the puck despite the crowd around his crease. Only Auston Matthews could beat Vasilevskiy.

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