Few expected the Toronto Maple Leafs to start out on such a torrid pace to start the 2010-11 NHL season and none would have expected the Leafs to be sitting atop the Eastern Conference.
However, not only are they in first place in the East but they lead the NHL in points, tied with the defending Stanley Cup Champion, Chicago Blackhawks; they're also one of two teams who have yet to lose a game in regulation (Nashville Predators, 3-0-2).
Wonders never cease, and in this case, neither has the Leafs' great play thus far.
Following two solid home wins to start off the season, the Leafs went on a two-game road trip to Pittsburgh and New York, leaving both with a victory to start the year 4-0.
Monday night's 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Islanders ended their winning streak, but they've still managed to collect nine out of a possible 10 points.
Clearly, this is not the same Leafs team from a year ago. Both the players and coaches have made that abundantly clear to the media over the past two weeks.
This is a completely new team, with a new attitude and an actual chance to go somewhere this season, especially with ...
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