Here is a scenario that few people would have predicted during this past offseason. The Toronto Maple Leafs are (tied for) first in the NHL!
During last night's contest in Pittsburgh at the new Consol Energy Center, the Leafs had traded leads with the Pens before Clarke MacArthur potted the eventual game-winner at 10:30 of the second period off a great backhanded centering pass by Mikhail Grabovski.
While the Penguins remain winless in their new home, the Maple Leafs are enjoying a much better October than they did last year and haven't gotten off to a 3-0 start since winning their division in 1999-2000.
Rumblings throughout the media today are centered towards the lack of production from the team's top line of Kessel, Bozak and Versteeg, though there is really no cause for alarm.
A more balanced offensive attack will go a long way to reducing the pressure that was expected to be placed squarely on Kessel's shoulders during the offseason.
Jonas Gustavsson looked "tight" to start the game last night, but relaxed as it wore on and made a few spectacular saves to keep the Leafs ahead, especially in the third period.
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Article written by Eric Warren
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