Toronto Maple Leafs: Three Takeaways From Win Over Oilers

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Nov 29, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (43) battle in front of the Toronto net during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /

Nazem Kadri Continues To Get Under The Opponents Skin

In their first meeting at the ACC, Kadri garnered praise for his defensive play versus McDavid. Nevertheless, with the Oilers having the last change, Kadri did not see much ice time when he hopped over the boards.

However, tonight he got under the opponents skin. For him to be effective, he needs to throw his opponents off their game. Thus making him a key component in their win afterRattling the cages of various Oilers and even an Edmonton media member.

Kadri has always lived in the gray area and this game would be no different. After Adam Larsson tried to play the puck with a broken stick he stepped in to lay a hit which caused a scrum to insinuate, further garnering the hate.

When he did not get under their skin, Kadri would chip in offensively. In the second period, he would receive a pass from Leo Komarov to score the eventual game winner.

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