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Toronto Maple Leafs: Moments From 2016

By Eduardo Razo

Oct 6, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) reacts aftyer scoring agoal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of a preseason hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) reacts aftyer scoring agoal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of a preseason hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his game winning goal with right wing William Nylander (29) and defenseman Morgan Rielly in a shoot out against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center. The Maple Leafs won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his game winning goal with right wing William Nylander (29) and defenseman Morgan Rielly in a shoot out against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center. The Maple Leafs won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports /

With 2017 on the horizon and 2016 in the rearview mirror. The Toronto Maple Leafs had an intriguing past calendar year.

From finishing in last place to Auston Matthew’s four-goal debut. There were plenty of moments to reflect on for the blue and white. Now with 2017 upon them, the future continues to take shape.

Auston Matthews continues to come into his own and the rest of the rookies are looking comfortable. After a rocky start to the season, they are hiding their stride heading into the new year.

As a result, they may bypass another bottom five finish, this team has playoff aspirations in 2017. Now before that gets talked about, here are moments that moved the needle in 2016 for the Maple Leafs.

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