Right now, it's pretty clear that the Leafs are struggling. Defensively, they need to be almost flawless, but let's face it, they're not quite there. We made a mistake; the puck was in the net. The truth is, our defense is just average, maybe even a bit below average. They will make mistakes.
Martin Jones to the Rescue
Yes, I'm being facetious, but you getting the point. He really stepped up and played a fantastic game. If Jones can see the puck, chances are he will stop it. But you know what? The Leafs could still have played better.
Work Ethic
The Maple Leafs never gave up on plays. When the Maple Leafs don't get outworked, they win. It just makes sense that if you have control of the puck, you're more likely to score. There were fewer blind passes—those passes where someone was supposed to be there but didn't get the memo.
Players positioning
The Leafs were on top of their game and never caught out of position. The Leafs played defense first, offense second, and pounced on the King's mistakes. They played near-perfect defense. This is exactly how the Leafs can achieve success!
Samsonov on Waivers
Samsonov has lost all confidence in himself, and the team has no intention of finding another goalie right now. They are playing the waiting game, hoping they hang on until Woll returns. Here's hoping they can.
Randy
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