"After a huge win against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs are right back in the playoff picture. This may sound crazy but the organization's playoff fate could be determined in the next two weeks; good or bad. After a slow start, every game is important but December may end up being the most critical month of the season as their schedule is very hard."
"With three wins in their last four games, the Leafs have looked very good. They've allowed two or less goals in those three wins thanks to steady goaltending from Dennis Hildeby and Joseph Woll. Although their defense is still hurt, Troy Stretcher has been a fantastic surprise on the blue-line, while the team's depth has stepped up. After only registering two goals in the first two months of the season, Dakota Joshua has delivered with goals in back-to-back games, solidifying the third line."
"When the Leafs signed Joshua, they hoped that they would be getting the player we've seen over the past two games more often than not, but he has struggled for the majority of the season. Leafs are looking like a playoff team again However, after goals in multiple games, he could be turning his season around. If you watched one shift of Joshua, you'd look at him as the ideal third line winger, as he's an intimidating force at 6-foot-3, 206 pounds."
After a big win over the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs re-enter the playoff picture, but their fate could be decided in the next two weeks. The team struggled early due to injuries, making December a critical and difficult stretch of the schedule. Recent form includes three wins in four games with strong goaltending from Dennis Hildeby and Joseph Woll and improved defensive play, including Troy Stretcher's surprise contribution. Dakota Joshua has scored in back-to-back games to solidify the third line, and the emergence of Easton Cowan plus healthier forwards has strengthened depth and lineup balance.
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