Despite a back-to-back with travel to start, missing their starting goalie, and playing a rookie in the net, the Maple Leafs managed to dig in and pull out a regulation win, spoiling the Devils’ home opener.
Over the years, the Leafs have rarely won games when their top guys haven’t driven the bus, but they did tonight. Their fourth line drove the offense, their defense was solid, Dennis Hildeby played a strong first NHL game, and their penalty kill managed to dig in after giving up an early goal.
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