"Looking to build off their win against St. Louis, the Leafs came out and played one of their best periods of the season in the opening frame. They did everything but score. The Lorentz-Laughton-Cowan line from preseason was finally reunited and got things going early when Easton Cowan drew a penalty off a nice cycle sequence. Their much-maligned power play went to work and put together a really good two minutes, but they weren't able to bury one."
"As the power play ended, Mattias Maccelli followed up a lazy forecheck by taking a lazy tripping penalty. Back in the fold, Laughton went out on the top penalty killing unit and was fantastic. Columbus didn't have a shot on net on their power play - although Adam Fantilli missed a one-timer where it looked like he had a lot of net to shoot at - and Laughton had a really good shorthanded chance off the rush."
Toronto Maple Leafs played well and earned one point despite multiple opportunities to take two. The team showed genuine signs of progress and reason for optimism while hoping for improved health in coming days. The Leafs produced one of their best opening periods of the season and controlled play without scoring. The reunited Lorentz-Laughton-Cowan line generated early pressure and drew penalties. The power play worked effectively in setup and territorial control but failed to convert. Mattias Maccelli took a tripping penalty after a weak forecheck. Laughton excelled on the penalty kill and produced a shorthanded chance.
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