Even the simple stuff, like defeating a bad team on the ropes, looks difficult for the Leafs these days. But they’ll take the two points and run after a wild 3-2 win over the Blackhawks in overtime. (By lukefoxjukebox)
The top-to-bottom mess that is the winless Blackhawks came into the game having never held a lead at any point this season.Toronto won a wild one 3-2 in overtime, thanks to a niftyKirby Dach opened the scoring on the power-play, attacking Jake Muzzin in the slot and firing the puck pastSeth Jones then sprung Alex DeBrincat for a clean breakaway, catching Toronto on an ill-timed line change. DeBrincat left Justin Holl in his wake and beat Campbell high glove.
The Leafs had spent two days discussing the need to commit defensively, believing good habits in their own zone and less pinching for their own scoring chances could be the key to unlocking a dour offence.
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