The Toronto Maple Leafs needed just one period to absolutely demolish the New Jersey Devils last night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs ultimately won 7-1, but they really only had to play one period.
In the first, the Leafs scored four times, doubled the Devil’s shots, and out-chanced them 14 to 5. It was an epic beatdown, and in total, the Leafs scored 9 total goals in the third period of Monday’s game and the first period of yesterday’s.
The Leafs had a 77% expected goals rating after the first period, as well as a four nothing lead.