The 2018–19 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 102nd season for the

National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Cana ...

franchise that was established on November 22, 1917. The Maple Leafs forward group changed significantly before the season, losing team veterans

Tyler Bozak Tyler Bozak (born March 19, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to being signed by the Maple Leafs as a free agent, B ...

James van Riemsdyk James van Riemsdyk ( ; born May 4, 1989), often known by his initials JVR, is an American professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), left winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Between 2012 and 2018, he playe ...

and Leo Komarov while adding all-star centre

John Tavares John Tavares (born September 20, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward (ice hockey), forward and Alternate Captain (ice hockey), alternate captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). In the 2009 NHL ent ...

in free agency, which many publications called one of the biggest signings in NHL history. On April 1, 2019, the Maple Leafs clinched a playoff spot after a 2–1 win over the

New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...

. The Maple Leafs faced the

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...

in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, where they lost in seven games.

Standings

Record vs opponents

Notes

: Game decided in overtime : Game decided in a shootout

Schedule and results

Preseason

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Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...

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Canadian Tire Centre Canadian Tire Centre () is a multi-purpose arena in the suburb of Kanata in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It opened in January 1996 as the Palladium and was also known as Corel Centre () from 1996 to 2006 and Scotiabank Place () from 2006 to 2013. ...

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Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...

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Scotiabank Arena Scotiabank Arena (SBA), formerly known as Air Canada Centre (ACC), is a multi-purposed arena located on Bay Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the home of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and t ...

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KeyBank Center KeyBank Center is a multipurpose indoor arena located in Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally known as Marine Midland Arena, the venue has since been named HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center. Home to the Buffalo Sabres of the Nation ...

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Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...

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Andersen Andersen () is a Danish- Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Anders" (itself derived from the Greek name " Ανδρέας/Andreas", cf. English Andrew). It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.2% of the populati ...

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Bell Centre Bell Centre (French: ''Centre Bell)'', formerly known as Molson Centre, is a multi-purpose arena located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Opened on March 16, 1996, it is the home arena of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL), ...

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Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...

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Little Caesars Arena Little Caesars Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Midtown Detroit. Opening on September 5, 2017, the arena, which cost $862.9 million to construct, replaced Joe Louis Arena and The Palace of Auburn Hills as the home of the Detroit Red Wings of t ...

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Regular season

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Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...

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United Center The United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side, Chicago, Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) ...

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Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...

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American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center (AAC) is a multi-purpose List of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in the Victory Park, Dallas, Victory Park neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Stars of the National ...

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Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...

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Capital One Arena Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Chinatown section of the larger Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro. The arena was opened o ...

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Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...

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Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...

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St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...

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Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...

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Bell MTS Place Canada Life Centre (formerly Bell MTS Place) is an indoor arena in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the home of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. The arena stand ...

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Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...

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PPG Paints Arena PPG Paints Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). It previously was the home of the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football Leagu ...

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Vegas Golden Knights The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional ice hockey team based in the Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Golden Knights compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division ...

, , 3–1 , , , , Andersen (8–5–0) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,045 , , 10–5–0 , , 20 ,
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New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...

, , 6–1 , , , , Andersen (9–5–0) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,211 , , 11–5–0 , , 22 ,
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TD Garden TD Garden (named the FleetCenter from opening until 2005 and TD Banknorth Garden until 2009) is a multi-purpose arena in Boston. It is located directly above the MBTA's North Station, and it replaced the original Boston Garden upon opening i ...

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Staples Center Crypto.com Arena (originally and colloquially known as Staples Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along F ...

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San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...

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SAP Center SAP Center at San Jose (originally known as San Jose Arena and HP Pavilion at San Jose) is an indoor arena located in San Jose, California. Its primary tenant is the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, for which the arena has earned ...

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Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confere ...

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Honda Center Honda Center (formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim) is an indoor arena located in Anaheim, California. The arena is home to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Originally named the Anaheim Arena during construction, it w ...

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Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...

, , 4–2 , , , , Andersen (12–5–0) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,134 , , 15–6–0 , , 30 ,
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Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...

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PNC Arena Lenovo Center (originally Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena and formerly RBC Center and PNC Arena) is an list of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The arena seats 18,700 for ice hockey and 19,500 ...

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Nationwide Arena Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio, United States. Since completion in 2000, the arena has served as the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is one of two faci ...

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Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...

, , 6–0 , , , , Sparks (4–1–0) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,373 , , 16–8–0 , , 32 ,
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Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...

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Xcel Energy Center Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000 and often called "The X" by fans, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy. With an official capacity of 17,954, the arena ...

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Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...

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Amalie Arena Amalie Arena (officially stylized as AMALIE Arena) is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. It is mainly used as the home for the Tamp ...

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Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...

, , 3–4 , , OT , , Andersen (17–9–1) , , BB&T Center , , 14,177 , , 21–10–2 , , 44 ,
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Prudential Center Prudential Center is a multipurpose indoor arena in the central business district of Newark, New Jersey, United States. Opened in 2007, it is the home of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), the New York Sirens of the Pro ...

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New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...

, , 5–3 , , , , Andersen (20–9–1) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,466 , , 24–10–2 , , 50 ,
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Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...

, , 5–0 , , , , Hutchinson (1–1–0) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,388 , , 27–12–2 , , 56 ,
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Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...

, , 0–4 , , , , Hutchinson (1–2–0) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,059 , , 27–13–2 , , 56 ,
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, , 15,280 , , 28–13–2 , , 58 ,
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Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...

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Arizona Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...

, , 2–4 , , , , Andersen (21–11–1) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,165 , , 29–17–2 , , 60 ,
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Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh and Eighth Avenue (Manhattan), Eig ...

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Pepsi Center Ball Arena (formerly known as the Pepsi Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is situated at Speer Boulevard, a main thoroughfare in downtown Denver, and is served by two nearby exits off Int ...

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T-Mobile Arena T-Mobile Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States. Opened on April 6, 2016, it is the home arena of the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). A joint venture between MGM Resorts International ...

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Gila River Arena Desert Diamond Arena (originally Glendale Arena and formerly Jobing.com Arena and Gila River Arena) is an indoor entertainment arena located in Glendale, Arizona, which anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion Westgate Entertainment District. Located ...

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Enterprise Center The Enterprise Center is an 18,096-seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Its primary tenant is the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, but it is also used for other functions, such as NCAA basketball, N ...

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, , 2–3 , , , , Andersen (27–13–3) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,378 , , 36–20–4 , , 76 ,
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, , 6–3 , , , , Andersen (28–13–3) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,506 , , 37–20–4 , , 78 ,
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, , 5–3 , , , , Andersen (29–13–3) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,026 , , 38–20–4 , , 80 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 63 , , February 27 , ,

Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...

, , 6–2 , , , , Andersen (30–13–3) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,356 , , 39–20–4 , , 82 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 64 , , February 28 , , @

, , 1–6 , , , , Sparks (7–5–1) , ,

Nassau Coliseum Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (or simply the Nassau Coliseum) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Uniondale, New York, on Long Island. The venue is situated approximately east of the eastern limits of the Borough (New York City), borough of Q ...

, , 13,917 , , 39–21–4 , , 82 ,
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, - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 65 , , March 2 , ,

, , 5–2 , , , ,

(31–13–3) , ,

, , 19,088 , , 40–21–4 , , 84 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 66 , , March 4 , , @

, , 6–2 , , , , Andersen (32–13–3) , ,

Scotiabank Saddledome Scotiabank Saddledome is a multi-use indoor arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located in Stampede Park in the southeast end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames ...

, , 19,289 , , 41–21–4 , , 86 ,
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, - style="background:#ffc;" , 67 , , March 6 , , @

, , 2–3 , , OT , , Andersen (32–13–4) , ,

Rogers Arena Rogers Arena, (formerly General Motors Place), is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, arena at 800 Griffiths Way in the Downtown Vancouver, downtown area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1995, the arena was known as General ...

, , 18,871 , , 41–21–5 , , 87 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 68 , , March 9 , , @

, , 3–2 , , , , Andersen (33–13–4) , ,

Rogers Place Rogers Place is a multi-use indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Construction started in March 2014, and the building officially opened on September 8, 2016. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,347 as a ice hockey, hockey venue and 20,73 ...

, , 18,347 , , 42–21–5 , , 89 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 69 , , March 11 , ,

, , 2–6 , , , , Andersen (33–14–4) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,491 , , 42–22–5 , , 89 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 70 , , March 13 , ,

, , 4–5 , , , , Sparks (7–6–1) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,342 , , 42–23–5 , , 89 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 71 , , March 15 , ,

, , 7–6 , , , , Andersen (34–14–4) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,290 , , 43–23–5 , , 91 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 72 , , March 16 , , @

, , 2–6 , , , , Sparks (7–7–1) , ,

, , 18,607 , , 43–24–5 , , 91 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 73 , , March 19 , , @

, , 0–3 , , , , Andersen (34–15–4) , ,

Bridgestone Arena Bridgestone Arena (originally Nashville Arena, and formerly Gaylord Entertainment Center and Sommet Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predat ...

, , 17,499 , , 43–25–5 , , 91 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 74 , , March 20 , , @

, , 4–2 , , , , Sparks (8–7–1) , ,

, , 19,070 , , 44–25–5 , , 93 ,
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, - style="background:#ffc;" , 75 , , March 23 , ,

, , 1–2 , , OT , , Andersen (34–15–5) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,251 , , 44–25–6 , , 94 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 76 , , March 25 , ,

, , 7–5 , , , , Andersen (35–15–5) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,125 , , 45–25–6 , , 96 ,
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, - style="background:#ffc;" , 77 , , March 27 , , @

, , 4–5 , , SO , , Andersen (35–15–6) , ,

Wells Fargo Center Wells Fargo Center may refer to: * Wells Fargo Center (Los Angeles), California * Wells Fargo Center (Sacramento), California * Wells Fargo Center (San Francisco), California * Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, California * Wells Fargo C ...

, , 19,205 , , 45–25–7 , , 97 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 78 , , March 30 , , @

, , 2–4 , , , , Sparks (8–8–1) , ,

, , 18,655 , , 45–26–7 , , 97 ,
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, - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 79 , , April 1 , , @

, , 2–1 , , , ,

(36–15–6) , ,

, , 13,917 , , 46–26–7 , , 99 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 80 , , April 2 , ,

, , 1–4 , , , , Sparks (8–9–1) , ,

, , 19,097 , , 46–27–7 , , 99 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 81 , , April 4 , ,

, , 1–3 , , , , Andersen (36–16–6) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,400 , , 46–28–7 , , 99 ,
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, - style="background:#ffc;" , 82 , , April 6 , , @

, , 5–6 , , SO , , Andersen (36–16–7) , ,

, , 21,302 , , 46–28–8 , , 100 ,
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2018–19 schedule

Playoffs

The Maple Leafs faced the

in the first round of the playoffs, and were defeated in seven games. They played against each other in the

2018 Stanley Cup playoffs The 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2017–18 season. The playoffs began on April 11, 2018, after the regular season, and they concluded on June 7, 2018, with the Washington Capi ...

, where the Maple Leafs lost to the Bruins in the first round in seven games. , - style="background:#cfc;" , 1 , , April 11 , , @ Boston Bruins , , 4–1 , , , ,

(1–0) , ,

, , 17,565 , , 1–0 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , , April 13 , , @ Boston Bruins , , 1–4 , , , , Andersen (1–1) , , TD Garden , , 17,565 , , 1–1 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , April 15 , , Boston Bruins , , 3–2 , , , , Andersen (2–1) , ,

, , 19,611 , , 2–1 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 4 , , April 17 , , Boston Bruins , , 4–6 , , , , Andersen (2–2) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,638 , , 2–2 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 5 , , April 19 , , @ Boston Bruins , , 2–1 , , , , Andersen (3–2) , , TD Garden , , 17,565 , , 3–2 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 6 , , April 21 , , Boston Bruins , , 2–4 , , , , Andersen (3–3) , , Scotiabank Arena , , 19,683 , , 3–3 ,
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, - style="background:#fcc;" , 7 , , April 23 , , @ Boston Bruins , , 1–5 , , , , Andersen (3–4) , , TD Garden , , 17,565 , , 3–4 ,
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Player statistics

Final

Skaters

Goaltenders

^(a) Player currently playing for the minor league affiliate

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of the AHL
^(b) Player is no longer with the Maple Leafs organization
^(c) Player previously played with another team before being acquired by Toronto
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Toronto Maple Leafs' selections at the 2018 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the

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. The Leafs drafted a total of nine players. They held on to only three (rounds 4, 5, 7) of their own seven picks. On the first day of the draft they exchanged their first-round pick for a lower first-round pick held by the

but did receive the Blues' third-round pick as well, their second round pick had been traded to the

in the Tomas Plekanec deal in February 2018, their third-round pick was given to the

as compensation for signing general manager

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in 2015, and their sixth-round pick had been traded to the

in the

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deal in October 2017. Through various trades they acquired an additional six picks, including the first-round pick originally held by St. Louis mentioned above.

Notes

# The

' first-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 22, 2018, that sent a first-round pick in 2018 (25th overall) to St. Louis in exchange for a third-round pick in 2018 (76th overall) and this pick. # The

' second-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on February 22, 2016, that sent Roman Polak and Nick Spaling to San Jose in exchange for

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, a second-round pick in

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and this pick. # The

' third-round pick went the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 22, 2018, that sent a first-round pick in 2018 (25th overall) to St. Louis in exchange for Winnipeg's first-round pick in 2018 (29th overall) and this pick. # The

' third-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on February 27, 2016, that sent

James Reimer James Reimer (; born March 15, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). Reimer has also played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks, ...

and Jeremy Morin to San Jose in exchange for

Alex Stalock Alexander Stalock ( ; born July 28, 1987) is an American sports commentator and former professional ice hockey goaltender. Stalock was originally drafted 112th overall in the 2005 NHL entry draft by the San Jose Sharks, and also played for the Mi ...

, Ben Smith and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). # The

' sixth-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 23, 2018, that sent Toronto's sixth-round pick in

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to Buffalo in exchange for this pick. # The

' seventh-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade January 10, 2017, that sent

Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Erik Enroth (born 25 June 1988), is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender, who is currently playing with Örebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas St ...

to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.

References

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