Yes, the extra point could come into play later, but the Maple Leafs can be pleased with their performance against a strong Red Wings hockey club. Although most of the team played a strong game, nothing compares to the type of performance that goaltender Joseph Woll delivered, especially in the first period when he made several ten-clock saves and kept the Maple Leafs in the game.
Woll stopped 14 of the 15 shots he faced in the first and let in a late goal to tie the game 1-1, which was a deflating way to end the period based on how well Woll played. You can tell the Maple Leafs netminder has found his game lately, and it’s this kind of athleticism that allows him to make saves he doesn’t need to make:
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Woll wasn’t the only Maple Leaf to show up to play against Detroit, as Scott Laughton was absolutely everywhere. Laughton opened the scoring just five minutes into the match, in a shift that saw him in the right place at the right time, and it paid off. Laughton scored his seventh of the season and continues to evolve as the heartbeat of this team. His chemistry with Steven Lorentz was on full display against the Red Wings. Not only did the dynamic duo create five-on-five opportunities, they also played a huge role on the penalty kill and were a big reason why Detroit went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
The Maple Leafs move on because all that matters now is the fact that Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights are coming to town on Friday night. Boo birds are coming, it’s going to be a wild start to the weekend at the Scotiabank Arena.
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