November, 2019 (7-6-1 record)
November started with three consecutive wins to get the Leafs off to a great start.
However, the defensive woes came back not long after that win-streak. As an offensive juggernaut, the Leafs always have a chance to outscore their opponent and win a high-scoring game.
However, the Leafs had allowed four goals or more in 12 of their first 23 games, so outscoring opponents became harder on a consistent basis. As a result, the Leafs made the decision to fire Mike Babcock and bring in Sheldon Keefe to help, and that’s exactly what happened.
Good:
- Sheldon Keefe was hired and went 4-1 in November. In those five games, the Leafs only allowed four or more goals once, so the defensive play was off to a better start.
Bad:
- An off-season firing is one thing, but making a coaching change in November meant that there was serious issues with the Leafs.
Fun Fact of the Month:
- Frederick Andersen had a tremendous month, finishing with a 7-3-1 record and .938 save percentage.