Tyler Ennis (ankle) will not return for the third period tonight due to injury.
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Ennis injured with broken ankle in Leafs 5-3 win over Rangers
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It wasn’t pretty… but it was a win.
In a game the Leafs definitely should’ve won… they did. Phenomenally, in fact. Bigger picture, though, the most pressing news would be this…
which eventually turned into this.
Tyler Ennis broke his ankle. #Leafs will figure out what’s next tonight and tomorrow as far as lineup, but he’s out for a bit.
No timeline yet, but broken bones tend to usually be at least about a month.
Now, the hockey game!
Goals came courtesy of
Patrick Marleau (1-0 buds):
Oh Baby. How old is he? We. dont. know..... But we know he's flying tonight. 1-0 and it's Patrick Marleau folks!
Maybe Marner but actually Andreas Johnsson (2-1 buds):
.@Marner93 sends his shot through the scramble out front. #LeafsForever
Rielly (3-1 buds):
The NHL leader in points by a defenceman continues doing what point leaders do. Morgan Rielly puts the buds up 3-1!
Marner (his actual first goal of the night):
Mitch's silky mitts. More magic from @Marner93 as he scores his second tonight. #LeafsForever
And Marner again on the empty net… which appears to not be on the internet anywhere.
As for actual game analysis… the Leafs outshot and outchanced the Rangers quite hard throughout 40, missed a bunch of chances, and then absolutely poured it on in the third. Not the toughest opponent, but they handled them quite well and didn’t let their mistakes cost them.
We’ll be at it again tomorrow as the Leafs take on the Red Wings.
See you then!
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