The Toronto Maple Leafs began the season with a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens last night, but played much better in their home opener.
The Leafs opened their home season with a brief introduction of the players and scouting staff, and a nod to injured and recently signed prospect Fraser Minten and prospect Rodian Amirov, who is in Toronto finishing his cancer treatment. Very nice to include those players.
The game pace is quick off the draw, with new Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov being forced to make saves right away.