Prior to, the Leafs got a flurry of injury news that saw their lineup make some slight alterations. Per Leafs PR:
Zach Hyman will not play tonight due to an ankle injury suffered Tuesday at New Jersey. Status will be updated following an MRI. #LeafsForever
— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) December 20, 2018
Igor Ozhiganov (illness) will not play tonight vs. Florida. Martin Marincin will take his place in the lineup.
— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) December 20, 2018
First Period
It was a back and forth game in the early going, and the Leafs allowed a few too many odd-man rushes going the other way.