The Toronto Maple Leafs headed to Arizona and the cozy confines of Mullett Arena to take on the Coyotes, allowing Auston Matthews to visit family for the holidays before showing off in front of them on the ice.
It wasn’t #34 that wowed everyone first, or anyone wearing blue and white. It was Nick Bjugstad, goalless in five games, that scored the first goal, in the first minute.
1-0 Coyotes.
Everyone is still a bit on vacation tonight.
Holl tries to catch the puck and falls, knocking Giordano down in the process pic.