The Leafs continued their strong start to the season with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. The first and second lines each scored two goals, with the Tavares line being the star of the show with some jaw-dropping goals. Joseph Woll allowed one late in an otherwise spotless night.

Leafs roll over the Kraken
Joe Woll went with treat and played a great game.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

Here's Berube's quotes from after the game, talking about a variety of topics. He complimented Knies and the second line, didn't extend the conversation about TOI for Nylander. He mentioned scoring first is important but that he couldn't recall what it means for outcomes.

I did the math relatively quickly for you all and here it is. Over the last three seasons, the team who has scored first has won 65% of their games. And because my brain likes to think of things in terms of pace on a season, winning 65% of your games equates to a 116 point team, factoring in an average amount of overtime points.

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ win over Seattle: “I didn’t think we had our usual jump, but we played a smart game”
Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken, which improved the team’s record to 6-4-1. On the team’s performance: Good effort. I didn’t think we had our usual jump. We were a little off there, but I thought we played a smart game. The goalie was good. A […]
Maple Leafs HotstoveMLHS Staff

Really clever to go as a hockey card!

And speaking of costumes, here's what the Leafs wore.

Toronto Maple Leafs Halloween party featured plenty of hilarious costumes
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted their annual Halloween party this week and some players went above and beyond with their outfits. With the WAGs joinin…
blogTOAl Sciola

Fraser Minten is back skating with the Marlies, here he is after practice.

Savouring this, and the fact the Bruins are last in the Atlantic, for a while.

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Expert recap and game analysis of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins NHL game from October 31, 2024 on ESPN.
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The NHL suspended Matt Stienburg two games for charging Erik Cernak.

NHL suspends Avs’ Stienburg for charging Cernak
Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg was suspended two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety after charging and launching into the Lightning’s Erik Cernak.
ESPNKristen Shilton

Hope everyone had a fun Halloween! Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! The weekend is almost here!

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