The Leafs Christmas break is over. Tonight they head to Columbus to play the Blue Jackets. It’s the first of back-to-back games with tomorrow’s here in Toronto against the Islanders. If you haven’t been counting, tonight is game #38. We’re getting pretty close to the half way mark of the season.

We’ll have a preview of the game up later this morning.

ICYMI

WJC Day 1: Sandin and Holmberg win; Scott gets the news - Katya
Sweden and Canada have different ideas about a dominating win.

2019 NHL All Star Game: Auston Matthews named Atlantic captain - Elseldo
After two years representing the Leafs, Matthews gets the nod to lead the Atlantic.

Maple Leafs recall Moore, Marlies send down Gudbranson, Pooley to Growlers - Hardev
It is another emergency recall for Trevor Moore.

Other News

Ian Scott had a big save for Team Canada last night at the WJC.

This is very scary and the outcome here could have been a lot worse. Matt Niskanen left the game and I can’t find an update on his status yet.

PHIL!

Pionk continues to pile up points - Blueshirt Banter
In his first 61 NHL games Neal Pionk has 33 points.

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