The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3, highlighted by Alex Steeves scoring his first NHL goal. The victory marked a strong comeback for the Leafs, who had faced a tough stretch against the Hurricanes, having lost five consecutive games to them. With an almost fully healthy roster and a manageable schedule ahead, the Leafs position themselves well for potential playoff success, especially with key injuries affecting their competitors. Overall, it was an impressive performance showcasing balanced scoring and favorable momentum for the team.
When the Canes finally freed the puck up, two-thirds of John Tavares' line was arriving in the offensive zone, and Tavares intercepted a blind pizza toss up the middle by Brent Burns.
The Leafs are nearly fully healthy and have the softest schedule in the league the rest of the way... Home ice through the first two rounds and a favorable round-one matchup are right there for the taking.
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