Maple Leafs close out home schedule in lost season with another defeat
Dallas erased three-goal and two-goal deficits as Toronto finished 0-5-1 in its last six games.
- On Monday, the Maple Leafs closed their home schedule with a 6-5 loss to the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Arena, squandering a 3-0 lead by the first intermission and a 5-3 advantage midway through the third period.
- Missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the franchise faces organizational upheaval following general manager Brad Treliving's firing last month, forcing a complete reset of the club's direction.
- After 43 years in radio and television, legendary play-by-play man Joe Bowen called his final Maple Leafs home game, receiving a standing ovation and video tribute during the third period.
- Defenceman Morgan Rielly, who has played 950 games across 13 campaigns, faces uncertain future prospects, while forward John Tavares said the team must "look themselves in the mirror" after a disappointing season.
- Head coach Craig Berube's future remains unclear beyond Wednesday's finale in Ottawa against the Senators, though he praised Toronto's fan support despite lamenting the costly errors that defined the season.
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Maple Leafs close out home schedule in lost season with another defeat – 105.9 The Region
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