Tonight, the Leafs have another big test of their new look lineup, which might be even newer if Gardiner isn’t ready to go. The Penguins, after “struggling” a lot of the year, seem to have rejuvenated back into looking like contenders again. Matt Murray came back from his personal leave and is on a good run, Crosby’s absurdly low shooting percentage shockingly started creeping up, and Kessel is entering into Art Ross territory apparently (although not willingly):
Phil Kessel, asked about an Art Ross: “I got two Cups. I don’t care.”
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) February 16, 2018
The Leafs meanwhile are 9-1-0 in their last 10 games.