For Freddie Andersen it was Toronto home game No. “He gave us a chance to win, especially in the third period,” the captain acknowledged of his goaltender. The Leafs will need plenty more of this Andersen if they’re to carve out a piece of post-season inclusion. “I thought I had it right away.”Later, with the Leafs short-handed, it was Jeff Skinner robbed by Andersen. Here’s the thing: No matter how much the genuine affection for Hutchinson, the Leafs simply play better in front of Andersen.

Source: thestar December 01, 2019 04:18 UTC