Steve Dangle, a popular Maple Leafs analyst and podcaster, believes the team could be battling a widespread illness. Dangle explained his theory while speaking after Toronto’s 2-0 Game 4 loss. The analyst believes and is convinced that something must be affecting players behind the scenes.

Acquired at the trade deadline from Boston, Brad Marchand has a personal 4-0 record against Toronto in playoff series, and is tied for the third most points against the Leafs in Stanley Cup playoff history; his 33 are tied with Henri Richard, trailing Alex Delvecchio (35) and Gordie Howe (53).

Still, the Maple Leafs find themselves in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Second Round, tied 2-2 with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers entering a crucial Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS, ESPN).

Despite the dry spell, fellow Maple Leafs star forwards Mitch Marner pushed back on any notion that Matthews is frustrated or off his game. “Everyone wants to produce, wants to score goals, and he hasn’t let it get him down at all,” Marner said. “His mood, his demeanor in the locker room, has been unbelievable.

The Leafs' performance in Game 2 earned praise from the one player who knows best what it's like to play against them.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of their playoff series against the Florida Panthers. Currently, Toronto is tied 2-2 as they get set to go back home

The Toronto Maple Leafs face an intriguing contract dilemma with rising star Matthew Knies — one that could be influenced by the NHL’s updated offer sheet compensation structure.