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Top 5 Toronto Maple Leafs Storylines of the 2021 NHL Season

By Stephen Nixon

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 14: Morgan Rielly #44 and William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Rogers Place on December 14, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 14: Morgan Rielly #44 and William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Rogers Place on December 14, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images) /
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Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs makes a stop using his Warrior Ritual V1 Pro stick. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

2. Jack Campbell Makes History

In 22 games, Campbell had a 17-3-2 record during the 2020-21 season, but what was even more special about that was his start.

Campbell became the first goaltender in NHL history to win their first 11 games to start a season, which was an incredible achievement.

Thanks to that start, the team really started to fall in love with “Soup” and he stole the number-one job away from Freddie Andersen.

Heading into his last year of a five-year deal, many expected Andersen to take the reigns and lead the Leafs to the playoffs. However, after many shaky starts and injury troubles, the team had way more success with Campbell in net and his calm demeanor eventually made him the starter.

If it wasn’t for such a great run, the Leafs may still be stuck with Andersen, but instead, they have Campbell on an amazing contract, at least for the rest of this season.

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