The Maple Leafs' dominant win in a gritty, penalty-filled affair is a bright sign of what they may be capable of come May. ✍️: lukefoxjukebox
But right from puck drop it was evident that Toronto would bounce back from its lacklustre effort Tuesday against Buffalo, as the speedy Leafs scorched their visitors to the tune of 7-3.
Michael Bunting snapped his career-worst 17-game goal drought on a passing sequence from superstar linemates Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, the latter eclipsing the 100-point mark for the first time in his career. “The biggest priority is to move as high up in the standings as we can and have everyone healthy going into playoffs,” Alexander Kerfoot said.Well, they have every right to feel that way after this one.• Blue-chip prospect Matthew Knies met with the Maple Leafs and informed management that he will not be signing his entry-level contract this spring, reports Elliotte Friedman.