Auston Matthews, (above) scored in O.T. last night's season opener, but it was a lack luster effort by the Leafs.
Despite the 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, it was a lack luster performance by the Toronto Maple Leafs in last night's season opener.
Watching the game, I noticed a few things about the Leafs that worries me a bit.
The first two lines are really good.
The third line, however, is mediocre and their fourth line is the weakest
The Leaf's defense is questionable too.
Despite just scoring the lone power play goal, the Leaf's power play unit is deadly.
Teams better stay out of the penalty box when playing the Leafs this year.
Arturi Lehkonen opening the scoring at 9:34 of the first period for Montreal.
Auston Matthews tied the game with five seconds to go on the man advantage at 12:57.
At 18:07 of the second period, John Tavares scored his first goal in a Leaf's uniform.
Andrew Shaw tied the game with seconds to go in the period.
There was no scoring in the third period.
1:01 into overtime, Matthews scored the winner.
Max Domi (MTL) and Nazem Kadri (TOR) got two assists last night.
Toronto's goalie, Frederik Andersen, stopped 34 shots last night.
Toronto hosts the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
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