Leafs play catch up to the Blues all night, fall in a shootout.

Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIt was the first game on 2023 and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The game started with the Blues scoring nice and early. They attacked the Leafs net like a badger on a baked ham, but Samsonov stayed strong.

However, the Blues scored a shorthanded goal nice and early. Justin Faulk tripped Mitch Marner and instead of the team with the full line scoring, Brandon Saad scored a shorty to put the Blues ahead.

The Blues control the first half of the period, dominating offense and blocking shots. The Leafs aren’t quite up to speed. They get a second chance on the power play after another tripping call is made, this time it’s Tyler Pitlick against Zach…