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# Wednesday FTB: Game day tension
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wednesday-ftb-game-day-tension/
- Published: 2025-05-14T11:17:42.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-14T12:09:04.000Z
- Description: The Maple Leafs are back home. Will it help them get back on top?
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: From The Branches

Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

After a two day break, we're getting back to it with game five, and it's back in the safe confines of Scotiabank Arena.

With the series now tied at two apiece, the Leafs once again have home ice advantage and hopefully they can take advantage of that, while also not getting called for four penalties in the first got dang period rabble rabble rabble.....

So, we nervously, anxiously, wait all day for 7PM to arrive so we can nervously and anxiously watch the game.

Let's distract ourselves a bit.

Yes they can, because they're great.

[Can the Maple Leafs rediscover their offense as the matchups shift on home ice? The key storylines for Game 5Both teams held serve at home, making this a best-of-three series. Their 2-0 win — which was not as close as the score makes it sound — was Florida’s best game of the series, evening things up between the two teams. The good news for the Maple Leafs is they still have home-ice advantage in \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-41.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAlex Drain![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/knies-marner-leafs.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/05/14/can-the-maple-leafs-rediscover-their-offense-as-the-matchups-shift-on-home-ice-the-key-storylines-for-game-5/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

He's skating, but not with the team. Will Stolarz return? Should he be kept away from these swampy scumbags?

[Stolarz returns to Leafs’ practice! What does it mean? - Video - TSNAnthony Stolarz was on the ice for 30 minutes ahead of Maple Leafs practice on Tuesday as the team prepares for Game 5\. TSN Hockey Insiders Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun join Mark Masters with the latest on Toronto’s netminder, what looks to be an unchanged roster for Toronto and more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180x180-17.png)TSN![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/2025_5_13_76e07dc9-e080-40c5-99a1-fe35b03ceda1_jpg_1920x1080.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/video/~3133353?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

He's still very good, even if he's most likely very injured.

[It’s harder to score in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has become Exhibit AMike Bossy and Mario Lemieux. That’s the extent of the list of players who rank ahead of Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews in career goals per game in the NHL![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-icon-180x180-24.png)Metroland MediaDave Feschuk![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/6823de721a073.image.jpg)](https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/sports/hockey/its-harder-to-score-in-the-stanley-cup-playoffs-maple-leafs-captain-auston-matthews-has/article%5Fbbf178fd-53cb-5eb5-88a5-da5224c4d53b.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Chris Tanev knows how to keep himself distracted.

[Toronto Maple Leafs’ Tanev does homework for finance degree between gamesWhen the Toronto Maple Leafs are on the road, many players often turn to video games or checking out the local sights and sounds to pass their time a…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-3.png)blogTORob Williams, Offside![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/20250512-marner-tanev-toronto-maple-leafs.jpg)](https://www.blogto.com/sports%5Fplay/2025/05/toronto-maple-leafs-tanev-homework-road-finance-degree/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Matthew Tkachuk tried to be a tough guy against the one Leaf who couldn't care at all.

> — [Adam 🍁 > 🐈 (@elseldo.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ps25cmuryi4fgkb5zcrdyfmt?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-05-14T00:42:26.629Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ps25cmuryi4fgkb5zcrdyfmt/post/3lp3rdfsatk2g?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Montréal Victoire were shutout at the hands of a rookie as Ottawa takes the lead in their playoff series.

[Rookie Goalie Philips Shines as Ottawa Takes Series Lead Over MontrealRookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips was unbeatable Tuesday night, stopping all 26 shots to lead the Ottawa Charge to a 1-0 victory over Montreal Victoire and a 2-1 series lead in the PWHL semifinals.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-78.ico)Betting.ca NewsMilica Zivic![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/gwyneth-philips-shuts-out-montreal-victoire-in-game-3-of-the-pwhl-2025-playoffs-semi-finals.jpg)](https://www.betting.ca/news/rookie-goalie-gwyneth-philips-shines-as-ottawa-charge-takes-series-lead-over-montreal-victoire?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Ottawa fans are reminding Montréal how they got into this mess:

> “You picked us” chants rain down from the stands as Ottawa takes a 2-1 series lead!
> 
> — [Chris Sinclair (@chrissinclairrr.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t3lebew7wqs5tfynnzzbaypj?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-05-14T01:36:47.451Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t3lebew7wqs5tfynnzzbaypj/post/3lp3ueljuvs25?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Our own Toronto Sceptres are trying to stay alive in their series vs the Minnesota Frost. They're down 2-1, and game four is tonight at 7PM in St. Paul.

I'm not a fan of this scheduling by the PWHL. Why put them on the same nights as the Leafs?

The London Knights took a big 3-1 lead in their quest for back to back J. Ross Robertson Cups, with a huge 6-2 win over the Oshawa Generals.

[London Knights on verge of second straight OHL championship: ‘Fired up’“It’s definitely really cool for the opportunity to win on home ice.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/icon-lfp-2.png)London Free PressRyan Pyette![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/austinpuck-e1746814349808.png)](https://lfpress.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/live-ohl-final-game-4-london-knights-vs-oshawa-generals-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Leafs prospect Ben Danford can't figure out how to stop his future teammate Easton Cowan from scoring, but he and his fellow defenders may only have one more chance to try.

Game five is tomorrow night in London.

Mikael Granlund had a hat trick to propel the Dallas Stars last the Winnipeg Jets\* to take a 3-1 series lead.

[Five thoughts from Stars-Jets Game 4: Granlund’s hat trick puts Dallas in driver’s seatMikael Granlund, the Stars’ other Finnish trade acquisition, scored three goals in Dallas’ Game 4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)The Dallas Morning NewsLia Assimakopoulos![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/GMKYKPTT2RDZFHYYDZDVBSKMHM.jpg)](https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2025/05/13/five-thoughts-from-stars-jets-game-4-granlunds-hat-trick-puts-dallas-in-drivers-seat/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Vegas Golden Knights are trying to find a way back in game five as they are another team down 3-1 in their series.

[Golden Knights host Oilers for ‘do or die’ Game 5It’s very simple: the Vegas Golden Knights must win tonight. If they do not, it is officially game over for the 2024-25 campaign. The Golden Knights trail 3-1 in the best-of-seven series against the…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/cropped-cropped-koilogo.png)Knights On IceJillian Wagner![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/kolesar-in-front-of-skinner-game-4-white.jpg)](https://www.knightsonice.com/golden-knights-host-oilers-for-do-or-die-game-5/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Finally, if you're in BC, check out the BC Sports Hall of Fame where you can play a game between the two Stanley Cup champions from the coastal province - in a bubble.

[B.C.’s own Stanley Cup playoffs, in bubble hockeyA high-end bubble hockey game has been transformed so that the 1915 Vancouver Millionaires are playing the 1925 Victoria Cougars.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/icon-vs.png)Vancouver SunJohn Mackie![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/png-0503n-bubblehockeygame-097_295349056.jpg)](https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-sports-hall-of-fame-stanley-cup-playoffs-bubble-hockey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Enjoy your day everyone!