Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning — Preview, Projected Lines & TV Broadcast Info

Maple Leafs vs. Lightning, Tyler BertuzziThe temperature is rising in Toronto. Mired in a four-game losing slide, the Maple Leafs look to get back on track against a familiar foe in the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet).

The themes of the first offseason under GM Brad Treliving were the addition of “snot” and the emphasis on depth scoring. Both have been called into question in the early going of the 2023-24 season.

The Leafs did not bring much emotion or physical presence against the Sabres after being crucified for their lack of response to Timothy Liljegren’s injury against the Boston Bruins. Tonight, with Toronto fans longing for more togetherness and physical…