Remember when the California trip was terrifying?
Seems like a lifetime ago.
On a stretch where they should pick up six points if they’re looking to make serious noise in the NHL standings, the Leafs started off on Tuesday/Wednesday with a statement victory over an awful LA Kings roster.
What went down:
Chart via corsica.hockey
It was a pretty systematic beatdown from start to finish. The game was over by the midway point, and the Leafs picked up 71.94% of the expected goals share in one of their best games of the season.
Highlights:
Here was goal one: shoutout to Mitch Marner on the passing like he’s spoonfeeding a llama. Goal #1 on the night for nasty Naz.
Power play passing perfection. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/wAgkFKfdOu
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 14, 2018
Goal #2:
.@91Tavares wins at the dot then tips the shot. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/2SRI0zCN3I
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 14, 2018
Heck of a tip there, big fella. Not bad for a snake!
Goal #3:
A bar down beauty by @mriles4. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/kHcwvSzghL
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 14, 2018
The hot start continues, and so does Morgan Rielly’s Norris campaign. What a shot! L.A. scored at some point before that, but like. This isn’t The Maple Kings Nation.
Goal #4:
It’s just always a pleasure when a player who’s struggling a little on the scoresheet chips in. Andreas Johnsson’s second of the year and it’s becoming a rout.
.@Travis_Dermott drives to the net and finds Andreas Johnsson all alone to fire it home. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/JOD7YiSWA2
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 14, 2018
Goal #5: a two goal night for Naz. Always great to see, and always pretty common, too!
.@43_Kadri scores his second of the night as the power play pots another. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/VriGmYQeek
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 14, 2018
Shoutouts to:
- Frederik Andersen. Did his gig.
- Mitch Marner. Took a stick in the mouth and still kept it up.
- Trevor Moore. Got called up. Still hasn’t played yet but… you go, big guy.
Good content:
Rielly and Dermott played together for approximately 5 seconds, and the Leafs scored.
Just saying
— Kevin Papetti (@KPapetti) November 14, 2018
Gonna run this back again: if you ever think the Leafs get too much coverage, imagine this shit, all the time https://t.co/hOrtv564CS
— Acting the Fulemin (@ATFulemin) November 14, 2018
the leafs aren't trading nylander for brandon fuckin montour and nick ritchie. take a lap.
— Goolius Boozler (@e_presement) November 14, 2018
Freddy has the most wins & best save % amongst goalies with 12 or more games.
— Rod Blanchard (@RodBlanchard) November 14, 2018
See you tomorrow as the Leafs take on San Jose past your bedtime.
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