Mike Babcock had both Nazem Kadri and Morgan Rielly out on the ice to start. Whether that was a bold move, or just business as usual is anyone's guess.
The game got off to a decent start for the Leafs, with a fair bit of play in both ends and a lot of fast line changes. Gudbranson got a hit in on Kadri that would have been no big deal in any other game, but was cheered enthusiastically by the home crowd.
The Bozak line got the most looks at first, and some extended pressure by them led to the game's first penalty, a slashing call on Sbisa.