For part one of this week’s Leafs Notebook, check out yesterday’s video analysis of the Leafs’ dump outs.
Notes
– It isn’t getting much attention, but Jake Gardiner currently sits tied for 23rd among NHL defensemen in scoring. Of the 25 players either tied or ahead of his 21 points, only four of them play less per night. His ice time has climbed as the season has progressed:
| Month | Time on ice per game |
|---|---|
| October | 18:33 |
| November | 20:23 |
| December | 22:15 |
– We’ve talked about Auston Matthews’ goal totals previously (he’s currently third in the league among NHL pivots), but right up there with him is Nazem Kadri, who is tied with Evgeni Malkin for fifth in goals by a centerman.