GDT: Toronto @ Detroit - Mar 18th

[langway05]

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MAPLE LEAFS (36-25-8) AT RED WINGS (30-24-13)

TV: SNET-O, FS-D

Last 10: Toronto 5-3-2; Detroit 4-5-1

Season series: This is the third of four games between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings, who last played Jan. 1 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., in the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. The Maple Leafs won 3-2 in a shootout and the Red Wings won the first game of the season, 5-4 in a shootout, on Dec. 21 at Air Canada Centre.

Big story: Detroit keeps spinning its wheels amid a slew of injuries in an effort to extend the franchise's streak of qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs to 23 straight years. The Red Wings' 4-1 loss Sunday night at the Chicago Blackhawks dropped them further outside the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.

The Maple Leafs, despite a 4-2 loss Sunday at the Washington Capitals, appear in decent shape to make the playoffs for a second straight season. They've climbed high enough in the Atlantic Division standings to separate themselves from the pack vying for the last wild-card opening.

 

[coxy15]

Just a random question here Leafs fans,because I
honestly don't know.When was the last time a Leafs
goalie had a shutout.I know I'm asking for a lot
obviously but a blanking would be nice once in a while.
Grand Rapids Red Wings lead 1-0 after one period.

 

[suitman19]

Just a random question here Leafs fans,because I
honestly don't know.When was the last time a Leafs
goalie had a shutout.I know I'm asking for a lot
obviously but a blanking would be nice once in a while.
Grand Rapids Red Wings lead 1-0 after one period.

No kidding
Look at all the players getting rookie cards soon - LOL!!!

 

[coxy15]

No kidding
Look at all the players getting rookie cards soon - LOL!!!

Wings have done well I think all things considered.

 

[Leafsfan1967]

Just a random question here Leafs fans,because I
honestly don't know.When was the last time a Leafs
goalie had a shutout.I know I'm asking for a lot
obviously but a blanking would be nice once in a while.
Grand Rapids Red Wings lead 1-0 after one period.

October 29th 2013 Toronto 4, Edmonton 0 (James Reimer)
October 10th 2013 Toronto 4, Nashville 0 (Jonathan Bernier)

 

[coxy15]

Man,what a crappy time of the season for Kessel
to hit one of his slumps.Gotta have these games
against teams chasing you.Better man up in the third.

 

[Leafsfan1967]

This team is so frustrating to watch. I'm getting tired of Kadri, Lupul, and Clarkson doing nothing night after night, and I don't get why Kessel has these slumps several times a year? He could easily be a 100 point player if he could get rid of these 3-4 game slumps.

 

[Leafsfan1967]

Gardiner scores!

 

[Leafsfan1967]

No goal! Son of a ........ maybe Detroit will do some more dirty plays, so we can have more PP time?

 

[golgo13]

Alfie the Hero makes it 3-1 :wings:

 

[Leafsfan1967]

3-1 Detroit. Not blaming Reimer, but man I wish he could make a save there!

 

[Leafsfan1967]

JVR scores with the goalie pulled! 3-2 Wings with 1:13 to go!

 

[coxy15]

So David Clarkson still doesn't have enough
goals per million dollars to even it out.$5 million
and he's scored 4 goals.What an off season signing.:duh:
Man,with the remaining schedule,these guys can easily
miss the playoffs all of a sudden.Rags win over Sens to sit
two behind.Wings are now 5 back and Caps are coming
on.Have nobody but themselves to blame.