Toronto Maple Leafs: Recapping the 2019-20 Season

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: Toronto Maple Leafs new captain John Tavares #91 stands alongside alternate captains Morgan Rielly #44, Auston Matthews #34 and Mitch Marner #16 before facing the Ottawa Senators in the season opener at the Scotiabank Arena on October 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: Toronto Maple Leafs new captain John Tavares #91 stands alongside alternate captains Morgan Rielly #44, Auston Matthews #34 and Mitch Marner #16 before facing the Ottawa Senators in the season opener at the Scotiabank Arena on October 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 23: Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates Auston Matthews #34, Justin Holl #3, Zach Hyman #11 and Jake Muzzin #8 during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

December, 2019 (9-3-1)

All Kyle Dubas wanted was consistent play for Christmas and he got that in the month of December.

Between December 7 and December 28, the Leafs won eight of their nine games making fans ecstatic. Everyone was talking about how Sheldon Keefe saved the season and that his up-beat coaching style was exactly what this team needed.

Heading into the New Year, things looked really good. Their team defense looked great and they were scoring at will.

Good:

  • Everything? Plan the parade, the Leafs are back! In terms of a specific player, Mitch Marner had a tremendous month with 19 points in 12 games.

Bad:

Fun Fact of the Month:

  • Michael Hutchinson finally recorded his first win as a Maple Leaf this month! Hutchinson was victorious in a 4-1 win against Detroit on December 21.