Power play passing perfection. #LeafsForever
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The Leafs dominated the NHL’s worst team: a recap
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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.
Goal #2:
.@91Tavares wins at the dot then tips the shot. #LeafsForever
Heck of a tip there, big fella. Not bad for a snake!
Goal #3:
A bar down beauty by @mriles4. #LeafsForever
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.
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
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
Freddy has the most wins & best save % amongst goalies with 12 or more games.
See you tomorrow as the Leafs take on San Jose past your bedtime.
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