Pacioretty scored a goal on three shots, added four hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 2-0 win over the Panthers in Game 6.
Pacioretty is up to two goals and six points over six games in the second round. His tally Friday gave the Maple Leafs a little more breathing room late in the third period as they managed to rebound from three straight losses to force Game 7. Pacioretty is up to eight points, 13 shots on net, 59 hits and a plus-3 rating over 10 playoff appearances. He could be a candidate to see more minutes if Matthew Knies (undisclosed) is unable to suit up in Sunday's Game 7.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Pots power-play goal in win
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Pacioretty scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist Wednesday in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the Panthers in Game 2 of their second-round series.
The veteran winger got Toronto on the board late in the first period by tipping home a point shot from Morgan Rielly. Pacioretty has caught fire, reeling off three straight multi-point performances and collecting two goals and six points during that stretch, but not having a spot on the Leafs' top power-play unit will make it tougher for him to keep producing.
Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Wins game and hits record books
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Pacioretty scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 4-2 win over Ottawa in Game 6. He also put up an assist and a game-high seven hits.
Pacioretty snuck into a quiet area in front of the net, and Maxi Domi found him. He beat Linus Ullmark glove side with a wrist shot from above the left face-off circle. Pacioretty is now the second-oldest Leafs player with a series-winning goal. He did it at 36 years, 162 days, and he is second only to Joe Nieuwendyk who did it in 2004 at 37 years, 223 days.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Set to return Thursday
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Pacioretty is slated to return to the lineup in Game 3 against Ottawa on Thursday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
Pacioretty will step into a third-line role, playing alongside Max Domi and Bobby McMann. Additionally, the 36-year-old Pacioretty will link up with the No. 2 power-play unit, giving him top-end fantasy value heading into Game 3. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he generated just three helpers to go with 32 shots and 47 hits.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Available to play
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Pacioretty (undisclosed) will be available to play in the playoffs, per Mark Masters of TSN on Saturday.
After missing the final 27 games of the 2024-25 regular season, Pacioretty won't play in Game 1 versus Ottawa on Sunday. He is still on long-term injured reserve, but his activation will probably occur soon. Pacioretty had five goals, 13 points, 70 shots on net and 105 hits in 37 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.
Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Shifts to long-term injured reserve
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Pacioretty (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Pacioretty will need to miss at least three more games before he's eligible to be activated from LTIR. This puts his earliest possible return date as March 15 versus the Senators, though the Maple Leafs are also playing a tricky game with the salary cap after the trade deadline. Even when Pacioretty is healthy, he's unlikely to see more than bottom-six minutes.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Placed on injured reserve
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Pacioretty (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Feb. 8, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Pacioretty is eligible to return at any time, but this move rules him out of Friday's tilt against the Rangers. The 36-year-old veteran has been a disappointment this season with only five goals, eight assists and 105 hits over 37 appearances, including one assist in his last 13 contests. Pacioretty was expected to provide secondary scoring for the Maple Leafs but has yet to pick up a point on the power play this season. Marshall Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto in a corresponding move.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Getting close to playing
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Pacioretty (undisclosed) looked good during Wednesday's practice and is likely to return Friday versus the Rangers, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Pacioretty hasn't been in the Leafs' lineup since Feb. 8 due to the injury. He has five goals, 13 points and 105 hits in 37 appearances in 2024-25. If he plays Friday, it will probably be in a middle-six capacity.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Won't play in Boston
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Pacioretty (undisclosed) will not be available for Tuesday's road matchup against the Bruins, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Pacioretty has missed back-to-back games after tweaking something prior to Wednesday's practice. The veteran winger has chipped in five goals and 13 points over 37 appearances this season. Pacioretty's next chance to suit up will come Friday in a road matchup against the Rangers.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Not playing on weekend
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Per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun, Pacioretty (undisclosed) will not play Saturday or Sunday, according to coach Craig Berube.
Pacioretty had been skating this week but was unable to practice. The 36-year-old has only five goals and eight assists across 37 appearances this season. Alex Steeves will enter the lineup in place of Pacioretty.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Skating Thursday
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Pacioretty (undisclosed) skated Thursday, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
The Maple Leafs did not practice Thursday, but Pacioretty was on the ice for the team's optional skate. He sat out Wednesday's practice, with head coach Craig Berube saying that the winger tweaked something. Although it was encouraging that he skated Thursday, Pacioretty did not respond well after Wednesday's practice, putting his status for the Maple Leafs' back-to-back set this weekend in doubt. The 36-year-old has been a disappointment offensively this season with only five goals and eight assists over 37 appearances with the Maple Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Sustains undisclosed injury
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Pacioretty missed Wednesday's practice because he tweaked something, head coach Craig Berube told David Alter of The Hockey News.
Berube doesn't believe it's serious, but he didn't have a full update, Pacioretty should be regarded as day-to-day for now. If the 36-year-old Pacioretty isn't an option Saturday versus Carolina, then Ryan Reaves might draw back into the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: First point since return
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Pacioretty logged an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.
This was Pacioretty's third game back after a three-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 36-year-old forward has filled a middle-six role lately, though he's no lock to stay in the lineup, as the Maple Leafs haven't hesitated to give him rest at times this season. Pacioretty has contributed 13 points, 66 shots on net, 99 hits and a minus-1 rating over 35 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Returning against Minnesota
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Pacioretty (upper body) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Wild, NHL.com reports.
Pacioretty was expected to return from a three-game absence Wednesday, and he's officially been cleared to suit up at home against Minnesota. The 36-year-old has been held without a point in each of his last eight appearances, and he's recorded 17 hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-6 rating while averaging 13:23 of ice time across that span.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Expected back Wednesday
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Pacioretty (upper body) is slated to return to the lineup versus Minnesota on Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
The final step in Pacioretty's return to play will be his activation off injured reserve, which will likely come Wednesday sometime before puck drop. In addition to slotting into a third-line role, Pacioretty practiced with the No. 1 power-play unit. Prior to his stint on IR, the 36-year-old winger was stuck in an eight-game pointless streak in addition to a 12-game goal drought.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: On injured reserve
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Pacioretty (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Jan. 18.
Pacioretty has five goals and 12 points across 32 appearances in 2024-25. Toronto summoned Jacob Quillan from the minors in a corresponding move. When Pacioretty is back to full health, he'll likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Out of action until at least Saturday
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Pacioretty (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Blue Jackets, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.
Pacioretty did not suit up in Monday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay. The left-shot winger was struck in the head by a puck Saturday against the Canadiens, but he was able to finish that contest. Pacioretty's next chance to return to the lineup will come in Ottawa on Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' Max Pacioretty: Dealing with injury
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Pacioretty (upper body) was absent from the morning skate and likely won't play against Tampa Bay on Monday.
Pacioretty got hit in the head by a puck in Toronto's 7-3 win over Montreal on Saturday. He stayed in the game, finishing with three shots on goal and four hits in 10:19 of ice time. Based on the morning skate, Fraser Minten and Connor Dewar will replace Pacioretty and Ryan Reaves, a healthy scratch, in Monday's lineup.
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