The Leafs return from their Christmas break with a back to back in Florida, the first of which is The Computer Boys Bowl. The last time these teams faced off, Mitch Marner ran roughshod and gave former Leaf James Reimer a tough time. Since then, the Panthers have fired their coach, hired an interim one, had their owner be nominated to a Cabinet position by Donald Trump, and reportedly re-instated their previously marginalized GM. It’s a confusing time in Florida.
As for the Leafs, they’re fresh off beating up on two terrible teams in Colorado and Arizona, and a few more wins could see them vault up the standings and into a tenuous playoff spot.