#4. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators (January, 27, 2020)
Result: Leafs win 5-2
After losing five of six games heading into the NHL All-Star Break, many questioned this team. Within those losses, the team’s defense was it’s biggest question mark, as the team allowed six or more goals in three of those five losses.
That first game after the All-Star Break is always tough, but on the road in Nashville is even harder. Nashville is always a tough place to play, thanks to it’s nightlife and loud atmosphere. However, the Leafs were up for the challenge.
The Leafs played a perfect road first period going up 2-1, which set the tone for the rest of the game. Rasmus Sandin would score his first career NHL goal in the second period, which ended up being the game-winning goal.
It may not have been the most exciting game of the season but it was an exclamation point win that was necessary. The Leafs showed that they could bounce-back and that the NHL All-Star Break provided necessary time-off to motivate this team to a great second-half of their season.