Dec 4, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe during the first period at Scotiabank Arena against the Colorado Avalanche. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
In order for the Toronto Maple Leafs to reach the heights they believe they can, they should look to improve their penalty kill.
During the 2019-20 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs finished with the 21st ranked PK, clipping at a rate of 77.7% – not a good percentage for a team with cup aspirations. If the Leafs want to establish themselves as a perennial cup contender, they must move into the top half of the league on the PK, where the likes of Tampa Bay, Colorado, Pittsburgh, Washington, and Boston ranked among the top 15 teams (stats; NHL.