Toronto Maple Leafs: The Ugly
Leafs Power Play
As of Friday morning, the Leafs have had the sixth most power-play opportunities with 27. However, they are 20th in the NHL with an 11.1% success rate with the man advantage. Through eight games, the Leafs have scored three power-play goals in their 27 power-play opportunities. Bringing Marc Savard in to run the power-play doesn't look like it was the right idea right now. I think the power play units need to be shaken up, and the Leafs need to try something different.
Joseph Woll
Joseph Woll is not off to a good start this season. First, he started the season on injured reserve, and then he ended up playing on the same night that he was activated from IR. That first game did not go well for him, and I'm sure he would like to wipe it from his memory. He gave up four goals on 26 shots. Woll finished the game with a 4.08 GAA and a .846 SV%. Hopefully, as he gets to play more games, he'll bounce back to what the Leafs and fans expect. For now, the net belongs to Anthony Stolarz.
First Period
The Leafs have been outscored in the first period in five of their first eight games. In their last two games (both losses), the Leafs gave up two and three goals respectively in the first period.
Digging yourself into a hole that early in the game rarely ends well. The Leafs need to figure out how to ensure they start on time and compete hard in the first period.