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Game #51 Review: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 2

Your game in ten:

1. The Leafs were looking for a better start after a lifeless first period in Detroit and they responded well with a fast start in this one. The high-danger changes were all Toronto in the first period (5-1 TOR vs PIT, 3-2 in the second) and they controlled shots/shot attempts throughout the game. They also heavily controlled overall scoring chances through 40 minutes (17-9 in the 1st, 14-9 in the 2nd). In the third period, while Pittsburgh was pushing to tie the game, the Leafs gave up more than a few good looks, but Garret Sparks was solid and the Leafs dug in for some key blocks (including an inspired one from Mitch Marner), defensive plays, and got a few breaks around the net.