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Maple Leafs Collapse: 8 Straight Losses!
11 Mar
Summary
- Maple Leafs lost their eighth consecutive game.
- Team has averaged only 1.875 goals during the losing streak.
- Playoff aspirations dim with 13 points to make up.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are mired in a significant slump, having lost eight consecutive games following a 3-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens. This marks their sixth loss in a row since the Olympic break, with the team's performance notably poor in the opening minutes of games. The Maple Leafs' offense has struggled, averaging a mere 1.875 goals over this eight-game span, with key players like Auston Matthews experiencing a scoring drought.
Head coach Craig Berube expressed frustration with the team's inability to maintain consistent play for a full 60 minutes, highlighting periods where the opposition capitalizes. The team's playoff chances are diminishing rapidly; they now trail by 13 points with only 18 games left in the season. In a potential nod to the future, the club has called up Marlies' leading scorer, Bo Groulx, who showed promise in his limited ice time.
