After enduring some early-season injuries, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton has at the perfect time, emerged as an important fourth-line energy player who could make the difference in a game.
When the calendar turned to December, Laughton caught fire on the fourth line as he provided the slumping Leafs with some crucial secondary scoring depth by scoring three goals in three games, while providing energy and remaining dominant in the face-off circle.
Laughton, who is 31 years old, scored his first goal of the season on Tuesday, December 2 during a 4-1 road win against the defending back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers.