FTB: One more Maple Leafs game before Christmas

The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings last night, winning their second game in a row. The curse of the segababa has been lifted! Here’s our recap of the game.

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Sheldon Keefe on sitting Nylander/Kapanen: “That line I just thought, maybe didn't get much going on. But also just didn't really like the other lines and how things were moving so I just wanted to mix things up.” Thought that would get Matthews rolling as well.

— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) December 22, 2019

Keefe on Nylander/Kapanen sitting: "It's the way that it goes; some nights guys are going to play more than others. Willy had an outstanding game yesterday and was a difference-maker for us. Today it was other guys. That's part of having a team and an 82-game season."

— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) December 22, 2019

The Marlies were playing last night too in Belleville. They defeated the Senators 7-3 with goals by pretty much everyone, including Mason Marchment on a penalty shot.

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Connor McDavid did a very Connor McDavid thing. Also: LOLHABS

Fun times in Orlando.

The two sweetest words in the English language: GOALIE FIGHT.#WeDemBears pic.twitter.com/TggsZcfWoY

— Orlando Solar Bears (@OrlandoHockey) December 22, 2019

Josh Leivo should have stayed in the press box. This sounds like an injury that must have hurt like hell.

Josh Leivo out 2-3 months with a fractured kneecap, per Travis Green. #Canucks

— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) December 21, 2019

Patrik Laine’s deadpan humour is great.

Patrik Laine. Mr. Humble. 😅

(@snseanreynolds is getting the all-time great interviews today! pic.twitter.com/yiPQ8Ebb4r

— JetsNation (@NHLJetsNation) December 21, 2019

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