
By the Numbers: A Look Back at the '51 Stanley Cup Final and How It Was Defined By Overtime
Five games, five overtimes, one unforgettable goal—how the '51 Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens became legendary.

Five games, five overtimes, one unforgettable goal—how the '51 Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens became legendary.

A look back at how Allan Bester battled in the Toronto Maple Leafs crease—calm, tough, and giving Toronto a chance in the offensively-driven and chaotic 1980s.

Jacques Plante didn’t just stop pucks—he redefined goaltending, from masks to studying the game, building a legacy still shaping the NHL today.

Not every Toronto Maple Leafs number shines. #45 brings back Jonathan Bernier, big saves, the Winter Classic, and a goalie holding the line in a tough era.

1,000+ games. Four Stanley Cups. Tim Horton was the steady force Maple Leafs fans trusted—and his legacy still helps to define the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Before highlights and hype, there was #37—Trevor Kidd. A steady 1990s goalie whose calm consistency earned trust across the NHL.
Cujo’s journey had no draft-day hype—just grit, chaos, and clutch heroics. Six teams, countless moments. The perfect kickoff to Between the Pipes.

Number 21 isn’t just a jersey digit—it’s a legacy worn by icons like Mikita, Salming, and Forsberg. Here’s why it still hits hard in hockey history.

The number 6 isn’t flashy, but it’s everywhere in NHL lore—from the Original Six era to iconic defensemen and legends who made the number timeless.

The number 5 is quietly everywhere in the game of hockey: 5 skaters, the dreaded five-hole, and the unforgettable number "5" worn by Maple Leafs Bill Barilko.

Legends in the crease: How Bower, Plante, and Luongo turned the humble #1 into hockey’s boldest badge of grit, innovation, and calm confidence.