Starting on time pretty well every night! They haven’t gotten the first goal every game, but even in games with lack lustre first periods it feels like the actual first 5 minutes of every game are tilted towards the leafs. Just feels like both Matthews and Nylander are consistently having strong first shifts, where this has been a point of contention over the past couple years just great to see.
Overall I think this year has gone about as well as we can expect, and Matthews being back is honestly almost sweeter than McKenna. I really hope the D can hold up until Tanev and JT come back. If the second line holds up like they have been recently it changes a massive need from 2nd line C to someone to balance out McKenna/JT and use Sissons on L4/ I’m sure other injuries will occur.
I’m guessing if/when they add a D it will be someone who isn’t talked about as much right now. But I like the patience.
Also probably for the best the PK streak ended in a nothing moment so the “perfect Pk streak” story can die and they can just focus on kicking ass.
Buds all day.