Given that the Toronto Maple Leafs started last season winless in their first eight games, it has to be a huge load off the players’ shoulders that they were able to win against the hated Montreal Canadiens last night, 3-2.
As big as the win was for the Leafs, it’s only one game, but there were many positives that could be taken out of game No. 1, including a tremendous performance from veteran goaltender J.S. Giguere and the continued offense from high-flying winger Phil Kessel, who continued his preseason success, scoring the Leafs second goal of the game at 08:57 of the first period.
Kessel, who was a threat all game long, registered five shots and was able to find the open space at ease against a Montreal defense that appeared flat-footed at times against the Leafs faster players.
That said, on this night it was two newcomers that were the heroes for the Leafs. Cambridge, Ontario native Tim Brent scored the opening goal of the game/season, tipping in a shot from captain Dion Phaneuf at 06:42 of the first, while Clarke MacArthur scored the eventual game-winner (a nice backhand that eluded Canadiens starter Carey Price) at 01:36 of ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Start 2010-11 Season With a Win Against Montreal Canadiens
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