But reality hit hard as the Avalanche stormed back for a 5-3 win in regulation on a night when - ironically enough - Colorado's stars ended up outplaying the Leafs'.
On a night when the NHL announced all of William Nylander, Mitch Marner, and Morgan Rielly are joining Auston Matthews on the All-Star roster, the Maple Leafs opened up a 3-0 lead in the first period and looked ready to celebrate.
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