Leipsic’s speed, shot leads to Leafs’ first goal.
Rookie winger Brendan Leipsic scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game exactly two weeks ago against Vancouver – and in his fourth career game in hockey’s top league Saturday, he recorded his first career assist. The 21-year-old corralled the puck just inside Toronto’s blueline and took off like a bullet, flying down the ice before firing a shot at Habs goalie Mike Condon; the rebound went directly to Buds defenseman Matt Hunwick, who scored his second goal of the season (and second as a Leaf) at the 5:29 mark of the first period to give Toronto a 1-0 advantage.