The Toronto Maple Leafs, they've been winning some hockey games

The Toronto Maple Leafs, they’ve been winning some hockey games, and it’s calmed down the media circus a bit since it hit its peak, like, two weeks ago.

 

But here’s the thing, the Leafs, they ain’t exactly getting better, you know? While the fans are cheering for the wins, it looks like the management needs to grab a double-double and start fixing this leaky ship, eh?

 

Sure, they beat the Wild on Sunday, but they blew a two-goal lead and let in more chances than a goalie at a Tim Hortons target practice.

 

…they keep relying on their scoring superpowers to bail ’em out, but that’s not a solid game plan, bud.

 

Let’s break down this recent “season turnaround,” shall we?

 

Tampa Bay: Leafs made a three-goal comeback and won 6-5, real nail-biter, eh?

 

Ottawa: Ugly game, should’ve lost, but somehow escaped the penalty box.

 

Calgary: Oops, blew a three-goal lead, classic Leafs move.

 

Vancouver: Not their best, ended up with a 44% Expected Goals rating. Not gonna win much with those numbers, eh?

 

Detroit: Stats-wise, not bad, but had to come back from two goals down. Not exactly the comeback kings, are they?

 

Minnesota: Blew a two-goal lead, again. Someone get these guys a map or something.

 

So, let’s recap, the Leafs won five out of six games (4-1-1), but in four of those, they either blew a lead or had to claw their way back. Statistically speaking, they were the better team in just two of those games. That’s like trying to paddle a canoe with a hockey stick, not gonna get you far, eh?

 

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, usually sharpshooters, are barely scraping over 50% in Expected Goals. That’s a bit concerning, isn’t it? And their defense? Only one guy, Timothy Liljegren, is holding his own.

 

The Leafs got the 3rd highest shooting percentage in the NHL, but that’s like saying your buddy’s hockey tape smells nice – not a reliable indicator of future success. They’re 22nd in Expected Goals Percentage (5v5), which basically means their success might be more luck than skill, you know?

 

In hockey terms, it’s like having the goalie mask on backward – sure, you look cool, but you’re gonna get scored on a lot.

 

So, unless the Leafs want to miss the playoffs, they better start addressing these issues, eh? Major surgery, not just a band-aid fix, or they’ll be watching the postseason from the comfort of their igloos. Time to put on the toques and tighten the skate laces, Leafs!

 

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