It 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.