After their incredible start to the 2018-19 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs these days have been the polar opposite of that. Instead of everything going their way, it seems obvious that the Leafs fortunes have changed dramatically.
This has been amplified since William Nylander made his highly anticipated return to the lineup on December 6th, and more so following the Christmas Break. As a result of their struggles over the past few weeks, the rest of the Atlantic Division has caught up to the Leafs and their lead has been significantly reduced.
So what has been the cause of the Leafs recent struggles?