"The Maple Leafs are finding ways to lose games right now. For the first time since April 2021 (i.e., the Covid-impacted, Canadian division season), they've lost five in a row. In a battle between two teams who struggle to possess the puck enough at five-on-five and are consequently among the league's worst second-period clubs so far this season, this was a much better even-strength effort from the Maple Leafs."
"Toronto had three of four lines pulling on the rope (for the most part), built a deserved 2-1 lead through 40 minutes (one that could've been a little bigger with more finish), and got the goalie start they were hoping for from the returning Joseph Woll. They won the five-on-five shot attempts, expected goals, and high-danger chances in each period."
The Maple Leafs have lost five straight games, their first such streak since April 2021. The team produced a stronger even-strength effort, winning five-on-five shot attempts, expected goals and high-danger chances across each period. Toronto built a deserved 2-1 lead through 40 minutes and received a goaltending start from returning Joseph Woll. Power-play inefficiency and poor finishing at key moments undermined the advantage. Defensive lapses and breakdowns from the team's weakest forward line contributed to conceding goals. Individual forechecking and net-front work from Tavares, Robertson and Jarnkrok were notable positives.
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