The Leafs fell to the Sabres last night, and their December schedule doesn't look like a cakewalk. They'll get a chance to take two points against the Habs tonight, who are also coming off a back-to-back (a shootout loss against the Caps). Go Leafs go!

Leafs:

Toronto Maple Leafs Systems – Defensive Zone
A must-read systems analysis piece by Gus Katsaros.

Goals:

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All because I left him on my fantasy team's bench by accident.

Darren Helm honours Black Friday with goal, wreaking utter havoc to get it (Video)
Everybody flip!

Injuries and Suspensions:

Neuvirth Injured In Pre-Game Warmup after Stepping on a Puck
Video coach Brent Leonhardt was the official backup goalie for the game.

Video: Stars' Stephane Robidas Leaves Game Against Chicago Blackhawks with Leg Fracture - Defending Big D
Ow ow ow, ow ow ow ow. He had surgery at 2 AM last night.

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Another day another play to be reviewed.

And some great stuff has gone up on PPP over the past few days - make sure you check it out.

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