The Toronto Maple Leafs had the opportunity to witness first-hand what a legitimate Stanley Cup contender looks like on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, taking a 5-2 loss to the Penguins. Sidney Crosby put on a clinic as he continues to surge since returning to the lineup, racking up four points in the victory, while Tristan Jarry was solid in goal with 34 saves.
Auston Matthews took back the league lead in scoring with his 43rd goal of the season, and Kyle Clifford notched his first goal with the Maple Leafs in the loss.
Now down 11-3 on aggregate, the Leafs will host the Penguins for the first time this season Thursday night in the second half of the home-and-home.