Last night's game was uglier than PPP's mustache. The Leafs have been outscored 13-2 by Boston in two games this year, and no longer sit in first place in the NHL. It's safe to say that the Leafs are not as good of a team as their record suggests. As Vintage Leaf Memories writes:
The Leafs have been piling up points against all comers, but some of their success came against clubs that were struggling as well as back-up goalies or first-stringers who were off their game. They have absolutely been full measure for their record, but we all knew—and know—that there has been at least a small mirage element to all this.
Last night’s game was no more or less than one game, just like all the games earlier this season. But the Bruins looked a bit more like the team that played hard to get to the finals this past spring as the Eastern Conference representatives. And the Leafs looked, well, they looked like a team full of guys that felt pretty pleased with themselves for starting the season with a record of 9-3-1.
The Leafs admit they played poorly in Columbus and didn't compete at all last night. Let's hope they wake up for Florida on Tuesday.
mf37 can't hide his dislike of Roy MacGregor's article on sports journalism in a digital world
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J.P. recaps for the Leafs Nation
MLHS with some quick hits
Marlies dominated in San Antonio
And 0-3-1 on their current road trip. Oof.
New photo goodness over at Vintage Leafs
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