Rookie defenceman Justin Holl continued to make an impact, scoring his second goal in as many games as the Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 4-0 on Thursday night. In doing so, Holl became the first Maple Leafs defenceman to score in his first two games. It’s the second time this season that the Leafs have posted back-to-back shutouts. We seem to have some depth.” Combined with the Islanders game on Wednesday, this is the 10th of 14 back-to-backs for the Leafs this season. Still, it’s a good win for our team.” Before the game, the Leafs sent forward Nikita Soshnikov to the Toronto Marlies on a long-term injury conditioning loan.

Source: thestar February 02, 2018 03:00 UTC