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Ilya Samsonov avoids serious injury at Maple Leafs practice
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Reinhart the hero, as Panthers top Leafs in OT for 3-0 lead
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Tecumseh's Chenard, Spitfires' Onuska live out NHL dream with Leafs
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The Maple Leafs' 10 biggest priorities for the next GM: Auston Matthews' extension, star trade, coach, more - The Athletic
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MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Goalie Ilya Samsonov a big helper in win over Isles
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Kevin Fiala propels LA Kings past Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-2 NHL - Bally Sports
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Maple Leafs will hit another gear when Mitch Marner (really) takes off: Monday Morning Leafs Report - The Athletic
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Core Five coming alive, a ROR-led third line, and an Ilya Samsonov bounce back game has the Leafs back on track vs. the Lightning