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What were the top 10 storylines in sports in May?

May had several championship and playoff events. Which ones were the biggest? Here are the 10 top sports storylines of May.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 19

Brad Marchand makes NHL history as Panthers' Stanley Cup title defense stays alive

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand made history on Sunday night as the team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-1, in Game 7 of their playoff series.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 12

Paulina Gretzky watches as Panthers tie playoff series with Maple Leafs

Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson were seen in the Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday night as the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 2-0.

Toronto Maple Leafs June 27, 2024

Ex-NHL winger Sergei Berezin dies at 52

Sergei Berezin, a 10th-round pick of the 1994 NHL Draft and seven-year league veteran, died on Wednesday at the age of 52.

Toronto Maple Leafs May 10, 2024

WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto for 2026 season, per reports

The WNBA is reportedly heading to Toronto after repoorts that the league awarded a franchise to the Ontario-based Kilmer Group.

NHL April 26, 2024

Legendary NHL broadcaster Bob Cole dies at 90

Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole, who called several Olympics and Stanley Cups, died on Wednesday at the age of 90.

Toronto Maple Leafs February 21, 2024

Maple Leafs fan faces backlash after tossing man's $300 fedora onto ice to celebrate hat trick

A Toronto Maple Leafs fan caused a stir last week when he tossed a 73-year-old man's fedora onto the ice to celebrate Auston Matthews' hat trick.

Toronto Maple Leafs February 14, 2024

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games for cross-checking Senators player in face after empty-net goal

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenseman Morgan Rielly was suspended five games by the NHL for cross-checking Ottawa Senators rookie Ridly Greig after his empty-net goal on Saturday.

NHL January 31, 2024

Toronto strip club offers free lap dances for NHL All-Stars

A Toronto strip club if offering NHL All-Stars free lap dances while the festivities take place at nearby Scotiabank Arena this weekend.

Anaheim Ducks January 4, 2024

NHL team calls out Toronto Sun for headline slighting goalie after record night: ‘Be better’

The Anaheim Ducks came to the defense of rookie netminder Lukas Dostal after the Toronto Sun slighted him in a headline, calling him a "no-name goalie."

Columbus Blue Jackets December 24, 2023

Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly collapses behind team bench after hit in scary scene

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly needed medical attention after taking a hit from Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe on Saturday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs August 15, 2023

Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dies after brain tumor diagnosis: 'We mourn this loss together'

Toronto Maple prospect Rodion Amirov passed away this week, two years after a brain tumor diagnosis. Amirov’s agent Dan Milstein released a statement confirming the death.

Canada May 31, 2023

Toronto Maple Leafs appoint Brad Treliving as new general manager

Brad Treliving has been named the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, taking over from Kyle Dubas. Treliving has joined the team after nine seasons with the Flames

Washington Capitals May 30, 2023

Capitals hire Maple Leafs assistant Spencer Carbery as head coach

For the first time in nine years, the Capitals failed to qualify for the postseason. The franchise has tapped one of the NHL's rising assistants to lead the team's turnaround.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 12, 2023

Nick Cousins' overtime goal sends Panthers to Eastern Conference Final over Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers are in the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 1996 after taking down the Toronto Maple Leafs in five games.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 10, 2023

Maple Leafs avoid sweep, force series against Panthers back to Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs' quest to become the fifth team to win a series after trailing 3-0 got off to the start they needed with a Game 4 win over the Florida Panthers.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 8, 2023

Panthers one win away from eliminating Maple Leafs after overtime winner in Game 3

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart wrapped around the net and potted the overtime winner to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of their second round series to take a 3-0 lead.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 4, 2023

Panthers score three unanswered goals to win Game 2 over Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers scored three unanswered goals to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 2, 2023

Panthers earn Game 1 win over Maple Leafs in Toronto after first-round upset of Bruins

The Florida Panthers are rolling - after winning three straight to upset the Boston Bruins, they took Game 1 of their second round series in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.

Stanley Cup Playoffs May 2, 2023

Panthers restrict Stanley Cup playoff ticket sales to US residents only ahead of Maple Leafs series

Maple Leafs fans looking to buy tickets for Games 3 and 4 against the Panthers may have to turn to the secondary market after the Florida team restricted sales to U.S. residents only.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 29, 2023

John Tavares' overtime winner gives Maple Leafs first playoff series win since 2004

John Tavares has broken another curse. Seven years after giving his former Islanders their first playoff series in 23 years, he gave the Maple Leafs their first since 2004.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 27, 2023

Lightning send series back to Tampa Bay with Game 5 win over Maple Leafs

The Tampa Bay Lightning have forced a Game 6 after their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, sending the series back to Florida.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 25, 2023

Leafs fans go viral with Game 4 celebrations as Toronto nears first playoff series win in nearly two decades

Toronto Maple Leafs fans couldn't contain their excitement as they watched their team come back from a 4-1 deficit to shock the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 25, 2023

Maple Leafs pull off stunning Game 4 comeback, Alexander Kerfoot pots overtime winner

Alexander Kerfoot capped the Toronto Maple Leafs comeback victory after potting the overtime winner on the power play to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 22, 2023

Maple Leafs net overtime winner to take series lead in Game 3 over Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs are aiming to get past the first round for the first time since 2004, and with Game 3's overtime victory, they are in good shape.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 20, 2023

Maple Leafs even series with Lightning after Game 2 blowout

The Maple Leafs returned the beating that the Lightning gave them in Game 1 of their first-round series as Toronto took Game 2, 7-2, on their home ice.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 19, 2023

Lightning dominate Maple Leafs in Toronto to take Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to get past the first round of the playoffs for the first time in 19 years, but Tuesday's blowout wasn't a good start.

Toronto Maple Leafs April 12, 2023

Young Maple Leafs fan meets Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner after traveling to Tampa to see them play

A young Maple Leafs fan got a chance to meet his two "heroes" after traveling from Toronto to Florida Tuesday after finding out his favorite players were sitting out.

Nashville Predators April 3, 2023

Predators’ Matt Duchene loses tip of finger after taking slapshot to the hand: report

Nashville Predators forward Matt Duchene lost the tip of his finger after taking a slap shot to the hand in last week's game against the Maple Leafs, according to a report.

Toronto Maple Leafs March 24, 2023

President Biden gets standing ovation in Canada after voicing displeasure with Maple Leafs

President Biden was in Ottawa on Friday, and he received a standing ovation from presumably Senators fans when he said he disliked the Toronto Maple Leafs.