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Tavares incident a scary scene as Maple Leafs edged in playoff
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Tavares' OT goal gives Maple Leafs series win over Lightning
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NHL playoffs: Tavares, Marner lead Maple Leafs past Lightning
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Shilton: John Tavares returns as Toronto Maple Leafs face Los
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Maple Leafs' Best Players Step Up In Huge Game 2 Playoff Win — And
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A big one for us': Leafs win 1st playoff series since 2004 - ESPN
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We're playing for him': Maple Leafs look to regroup minus injured
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NHL Playoffs: The Toronto Maple Leafs got eliminated again. What
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Canadiens win Game 1 over Maple Leafs; John Tavares stretchered
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After a poor start in Game 4, the Maple Leafs need better from
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Maple Leafs on the brink of elimination with overtime Game 3 loss
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Rick Zamperin: Why John Tavares earned the 'C' for the Toronto
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John Tavares the OT hero as Maple Leafs oust Lightning, advance to