Nov. 29th Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 on Saturday. Ekman-Larsson extended his point streak to a career-best nine games, tied for second-longest by a defenseman in team history. He has three goals and seven assists during the streak.
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3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 7-2 Win Over the Penguins
The Toronto Maple Leafs were in action last night on the second half of a back-to-back against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They came into last night’s game after dropping a game that they should have won against the Washington Capitals the night prior.
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped to 10-11-3 after a 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday. Toronto held a 2-0 lead but gave up four straight goals as defensive issues returned. The Leafs continue to show the same pattern of strong starts followed by costly breakdowns.
Nylander’s late winner capped off just the second road win of the season for the Maple Leafs, who now sit at 10–10–3 on the year. It’s Toronto’s second win in its last nine games as the team looks to turn the corner on a rough start to the season.
Several $3 million players have been healthy scratched of late. Multiple goalies have struggled to stem the bleeding. And three waiver claims have played a regular shift. Plus, the coach and GM are already on the hot seat — and it isn’t even December.
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Early-Season Struggles Push Toronto Maple Leafs to Last Place
For the first time in the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference after Buffalo’s 4–1 win over Carolina bumped them down yet again.
Columbus Blue Jackets still can't shake late collapses in latest OT loss to Toronto Maple Leafs, giving away another point.
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This piece would’ve looked a lot different had I sat down to write it yesterday morning instead of this morning. Waking up on Saturday morning, the Leafs had just given up a two-goal lead to the Washington Capitals.
The Penguins return home to PPG Paints Arena to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM. This game will be available to watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fans can listen to the game on 105.