The Leafs defeated one of the top teams in the league and it was fun. Here’s your recap of the game, courtesy of Arvind.

Toronto Stands Tall Against Tampa: Lightning 3 - Leafs 4
In a measuring stick game, the Leafs stop slouching.

The Leafs continue their homestand on Wednesday night against the Blue Jackets.

ICYMI

Canada beats Finland, USA plays Russia - Annie and nafio
First Olympic goal for Saulnier, ninth for Välilä.

Belleville’s Mike Blunden suspended for hit to the head on Borgman - Katya
The incident occurred, as seems to be traditional, in Andreas Borgman’s first AHL game.

The Optimist/Pessimist Take On The Leafs Signing John Tavares - Fulemin
Can the Leafs land a second franchise centre?  Will Lighthouse Hockey try to kill us for writing this?

Marlies Recap: 5-2 win over B-Devils - Hardev
Where will Nikita Soshnikov be living as of Tuesday? What will Andreas Borgman add to his arsenal? Can Andreas Johnsson just get called up already?

Martin is done as a Maple Leaf, so what do they do with him? - elseldo
It appears that the team has moved on halfway through Matt Martin's four year deal.

Other News

There’s less than two weeks now until the trade deadline at noon Monday February 26.

Meanwhile in the Western Conference, the Oilers and the Blackhawks are imploding. They are now both on four game losing streaks with the last flickers of hope they could make the playoffs extinguished. The Oilers lost 7-5 to the Panthers, but, the real laugher of the night was in Glendale. The Coyotes defeated the Hawks 6-1. Yes. The Coyotes. That team that has won only 14 games this entire season, including last night.

Blackhawks mauled by Coyotes - Second City Hockey
That hurt. That really hurt.

Listen to Fer Sure - Episode 16: Achariya - Winging It In Motown
"We had a long interview with Achariya from Raw Charge and Pension Plan Puppets. We talked about stealing Yzerman back as well as a long segment on Hockey is for Everyone."

Dang It, Dustin Brown - Jewels From The Crown
Time for: FACTS WITHOUT CONTEXT
Joe Thornton: 1404 career games, 3 suspensions/8 games
Dustin Brown: 919 career games, 1 suspension/2 games

Six of the best pancake recipes - The Guardian
Pancake day. The only recipes you need to sweeten up your pancake day, from a classic crepe with lemon and sugar to beetroot drop scones and a custard-filled stack.

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