"It's Getting Better": John Tavares Feels Maple Leafs yet to Reach Maximum Potential in Defense

Maple Leafs can’t afford to give up overtime points in a league where parity has become king

Toronto is four points out of the Atlantic Division lead, and three points out of the Eastern Conference cellar.

"It's getting better": John Tavares feels Maple Leafs yet to reach maximum potential in defense

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped points for the sixth time in seven games as the Columbus Blue Jackets lost 3-2 in overtime on Thursday.

Rosie DiManno: Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets: Tavares takes the game to overtime, but hometown kid Fantilli steals the show

The Columbus centre, raised in the GTA, had a hand in all three Columbus goals on the night, including the overtime winner.

Adam Fantilli Sinks Maple Leafs In OT; Shines In Hometown

The Jackets are now 11-8-2.

Friday FTB: duck duck goose

John Tavares scored and added a primary assist in the Leafs 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. With 27 points in 21 games playing 20+ minutes a night at 35 years of age, he has been the 1C leader the Leafs have needed this season. His line with William Nylander looked dynamic, relentless, and fast. They played with Calle Järnkrok in the first half of the game, but then Easton Cowan was put onto their line. Järnkrok swapped onto the …

Maple Leafs projected lineup vs Blue Jackets features several changes and a key player's return

The Toronto Maple Leafs debut a new look lineup as the team looks for momentum to move past their initial slow start