"There were four penalties in the first period, so that really sums up that period for me. In the second period, I thought we got caught extending our shifts and kind of lost our... I mean, they transitioned from defense to offense quickly and caught us on some odd-man rushes. In the third period, they had the momentum. We grinded it out, though. The goalie was good."
"Obviously, it is a judgment call by the referees. I think they felt that they had an opportunity to make a play quickly and maybe score, so they didn't blow it down until after that little sequence. It is a tough call. When your goalie loses his mask, he is in a very vulnerable position and a position to get really hurt. I don't think anybody wants to see that - ever. In my opinion, blow it down."
Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime, improving to 3-2-0. The power play produced a goal, and four penalties in the first period defined that period. In the second period extended shifts allowed quick defensive-to-offensive transitions and odd-man rushes against the Leafs. The Rangers held momentum in the third period, but the Leafs grinded and the goalie made key saves to preserve the win. Officials allowed play to continue briefly after a goalie lost his mask, raising safety concerns; play should be blown dead immediately to protect the goalie. Easton Cowan received limited third-period ice time to manage energy, and a timeout was used to review a potential touch after a high stick on the tying goal.
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