Thrasing the Thrashers

After an embarrassing loss in Boston 7-2, the Leafs bounce back to beat the Thrashers 5-2. This is a big win for Vesa Toskala, but more importantly, this win, the 9th for the Leafs this season, ensure that they do not go down in history with the Washington Capitals with the fewest wins in a season. This win is also only the 3rd win on home ice! With 7 of the next 9 games at home, this is a stat that needs URGENT attention.

The Leafs came out of a scoreless 1st period to explode with 5 goals in a row in the 2nd period. Like the game in Columbus, the Leafs had a mediocre 3rd period, allowing 2 quick ones. However, the Leafs did not disappoint and ended the game with a standing ovation as the clock counted down.

The main reason for the Leafs success as of late is they seem to have found some secondary scoring. Ponikarovsky nets two tonight, along with Stempniak, Stajan, and Grabovski. If Blake and Grabovski can find their game, the Leafs can be a force to be reckoned with. Not a Stanley Cup contender, but at least a respectable opponent you would want to start your starting goalie against.

As I am writing this blog, the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals has not ended, assuming the Lightning doesn't win this game, the Leafs will be 5 points out of 8th.

Is this the sign of things to come? The Leafs start the month of December with a 3-1-0 record and a 4.00GFA. In October the Leafs only got 1 win, in November the Leafs got 5 wins, ad in December, only 4 games in, the Leafs already have 3 wins! If the Leafs can keep this up, they may be at .500 by Christmas.

The next game is this Wednesday against the Islanders on home ice once again. The game is on TSN @ 7:00. Until next time, enjoy this victory Leafs Nation!