Every game this season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens has been up for grabs all the way, with two previous games heading to overtime, and last night’s affair being tied up until the final two minutes. In each game, the Canadiens have come away with a loss, and a harsh lesson as well. Saturday night was no exception.
Montreal played up-tempo, swarming hockey through the opening period. As a result, that had the Maple Leafs down on the canvas and the 10-count had begun. Then, inexplicably, that game plan went out the window and the Canadiens sat on their heels, opting to play defence in a game where they could have piled on more goals.