Sure, one could dispute the quality of competition, but the Leafs have a history of playing down to weaker foes. And that, most certainly, has not been the case lately.
And when Nick Bonino responded with a double-five-hole snipe that beat both T.J. Brodie and Woll through the legs, the 1-1 tie was short-lived. On the flip side, the Maple Leafs’ vastly improved penalty kill limited the Sharks to a single shot throughout San Jose’s three power plays.And although Adin Hill was solid in relief and the Sharks pressed late, the damage was too deep to recover.
“We believe having seven defencemen that can play is a strength for us as a team at this point, but it is certainly something we have to manage,” said Keefe, who encouraged Dermott to remain sharp after Thursday’s practice.
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