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Toronto Maple Leafs: Nazem Kadri’s Top Goals

By Andrew Boehmer

Jan 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) looks on during the first period against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) looks on during the first period against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. v. Philadelphia Flyers

The next set of goals is quite similar. I tried to make distinctions and will back up my selections but, they all are deserving of being listed as some of his top goals of the season.

Here, Kadri takes the pass just before the Flyers blueline. His skates are angled the opposite direction of Michael Del Zotto’s, meaning he can streak by him on the other side. And, that’s just what he does.

Catching Del Zotto flatfooted, Kadri takes off down the center, guarding the puck against the defender’s stick. A triple deke later and the pucks in the back of the net.

The key to this goal is Kadri’s speed and stickwork. The head fake move is simple but, effective.

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