In addition to the intrigue around those points streaks, we’ll see two Leafs debuts — and one NHL debut — in Conor Timmins and Semyon Der-Archughintsev’s appearances on the bottom pairing and fourth-line right wing, respectively.
With TJ Brodie set to return possibly as soon as this Thursday against Los Angeles, Sheldon Keefe has stated that now is the time to get the Leafs‘ new right-handed addition in Conor Timmins some game action. The 22-year-old SDA has been rewarded with an NHL look on the back of improved production (18 points in 20 games this season) and 200-foot play with the Marlies in wake of the Calle Järnkork injury.