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Takeaways from Maple Leafs demolishing Canadiens in big preseason win

The Toronto Maple Leafs demolished the Montreal Canadiens 7-2 in a preseason matchup that impressed.

The Leafs got two goals apiece from fourth liners Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz. Bobby McMann, Matt Benning, and Ryan Tverberg got into the action. Meanwhile, Dennis Hildeby stopped 11 of 13 shots on the night.

So, here’s a look at the three main takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs' 7-2 annihilation of the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

Hildeby good, not great

Dennis Hildeby was under the microscope in Thursday night’s game amid the unexpected departure of Joseph Woll midway through training camp.