Three game losing streak. Up against the San Jose Sharks, who they apparently last beat in Toronto in January 2002. Patrick Marleau against his old team. Auston Matthews looking to start collecting his next 100 points. Frederik Andersen inspired by the Denmark juniors’ win over Belarus. Pick your storyline.
Martina looks lovely tonight. I assume she’s still pretending O Canada has a key change (it doesn’t) but as per usual I have the anthem muted. (Anthems should be performed at the conclusion of international games only. This is a ship I am prepared to go down with.