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By no means is this a "Lock", but there are a few things that I see added value in tonight regarding this Golden Knights/Maple Leafs game.
First off, it is clear that the Leafs have been exposed a little so to say. While they are one of the most (if not the most) offensively talented lineup in hockey throughout four lines, there is a lot to be desired in their defensive ability. Toronto had a rough road trip to say the least, with a 1-3 record out west in that stretch. They ran into some solid defensive teams, and ended up falling behind early in games only to flail away and scramble in the final minutes of a couple of the games. Now they return to their haven, but have only had yesterday to settle back.
Many people (including myself) are anticipating a drop off in performance with these Golden Knights, but this is a situation where they may catch the Leafs off guard with their aggressive forecheck. Toronto is not stable on the back end, so if they give the puck up, it will often be trouble. I feel as though this may be another one of those games where Toronto will be scrambling to play catchup against a team that they may be underestimating.
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