MLHS · Apr 2, 2019
Game #79 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 2 vs. New York Islanders 1
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York IslandersJust what the doctor ordered: The Toronto Maple Leafs punched their ticket to the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a dominant 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Monday night.
First Period
After suffering a disappointing loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night and having been blowout in embarrassing fashion in this building the last time around, the Leafs began the game with the purpose we expected to see, taking control of momentum from the get-go.
One line that started particularly bright out of the gate was John Tavares’ group; strong on the forecheck and first to loose pucks, they generated a barrage of early chances.