If you’re gambling on this team, maybe don’t?
In their return from a disastrous three-game road trip in California, the Toronto Maple Leafs defied reasonable expectations some more, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs now have two recent wins over one of the league’s best teams and their likely first-round opponent (if indeed they do qualify for the tournament).
Frederik Andersen was brilliant for a second straight outing, stopping 32 shots, while Auston Matthews hit the back of the net for the 47th time this season to keep pace in the Rocket Richard race.