The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost their last eight games, and the playoffs have become a far cry away. Thursday night’s game against the Anaheim Ducks was monumental for a handful of players, and sent a new, hopeful message to the fans: We may not make the playoffs, but we are here to play.
The Leafs put up a physical 6-4 comeback win against the Ducks, after being down 3-1. Michael Pezzetta was recalled from the Marlies for his Leafs debut, where he dropped the gloves with Jeffery Viel off the draw for his first career fight. On his way to the box, clearly fired up, he gestured for the fans to join in.