A dominant start by Mitch Marner saw his line account for five of the Leafs’ first six shots and their first two scoring chances. On his first shift of the game, Marner collected the puck behind the Vancouver net and fought off some crosschecks, hacks and whacks from Erik Gudbranson before setting up van Riemsdyk for a one-timer in the slot. It was a great example of the importance of hockey strength irrespective of size – Marner leaned on his stick and drove with his legs, shielding the puck effectively against an opponent he gives up three or four inches and 40 pounds to in Gudbranson.
Game #24 Review: Vancouver Canucks 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2 (SO)
