This is the fourth game the Maple Leafs will play against the New York Islanders in the John Tavares era. In the first two games, the Leafs lost by a combined score of 10-1. The Leafs got some revenge when they won the third matchup of the season 2-1. Who’s scared now, eh?
Asterisk on the first two games, as Garret Sparks was in net and he, frankly, was not up to the task. Speaking of backup goalies not up to the enormous task, Michael Hutchinson was sent to the Toronto Marlies yesterday, replaced with AHL starter Kasimir Kaskisuo.