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Top 10 Toronto Maple Leafs Moments of the 2021 Season (So Far)

By Carter Loewen

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks to make a check against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks to make a check against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 18:  Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs  . (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

5. Matthews and Marner Respond to McDavids Magical Goal

I told you that Matthews would reappear on this list and well, here he is.

For the second time in just over a calendar year, Connor Mcdavid undressed the Leafs for another one of his career highlight goals.  How did the Toronto Maple Leafs respond to Mcdavid? Well, Matthews and Marner gave McDavid a taste of their own magic.

For McDavid, there’s no question his speed and hands are the primary reasons for most of his goals, those are his two main skillsets. For Matthews, what’s his? His shot obviously, and his ability to get to the right spot to score. Marner? Mitch Marner’s vision on the ice paired along with his exquisite hockey IQ make him one of the most dangerous passers in the League.

When you put Matthew’s skillsets along with Marner’s, they are one of the most dynamic duos in the league, and this goal is just proof of that.

Craig Simpson’s reaction at the end of that call describes it just perfectly, “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

They may not be McDavid, but that’s not a bad thing because instead they’re Marner and Matthews.

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