In most games against lower competition this season, Toronto has not let games slip away, this is a team that has beaten the teams they should beat and that should continue tonight as well. On paper this game looks like it should be a blowout in Toronto's favor, but Washington does have some microwave scorers that can keep things close if Toronto takes their foot off the gas.
The Rangers won three in a row, with wins over Nashville, Tampa, and Columbus, before a rough loss at home to Detroit. In this week's Patreon post (subscribe here!), Dave talked the Rangers season so far: The good, the bad, and where there needs to be improvement. Live From the Blue Seats talked the Rangers recent win streak and what's leading to their wins of late. Vincent Trocheck returned to the Rangers to start the week, arriving with the newly recalled Gabe Perreault.
The New England Patriots just barely scraped past the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, earning a 24-23 win that had fans covering their eyes for much of the action. There were plenty of negatives to take away from this battle, but New England was able to advance to 7-2, holding onto the top spot in the AFC East and winning its sixth consecutive game.
Colson Montgomery continues to be in great rhythm, especially during the Chicago White Sox's matchup against the Detroit Tigers on Friday evening. Montgomery has had a recent knack for pulling off home runs, getting seven in the last 11 games for the White Sox. This has provided Chicago an active presence on offense, making himself a threat to bullpens when he steps up to bat.