The Leafs played a pretty good road game to defeat one of the best in the west. They showed uncharacteristic discipline, the defense held Dallas to only 16 shots and they overcame a third period deficit in a very tough arena to play in. Even Mats Sundin contributed with his first point of the season.
This was the first game all season in which we managed to score more than two goals. Considering the third goal was an empty netter, it's safe to say the Leafs offense has to improve. I think it's great that Pat Quinn wants four balanced lines to roll throughout the game, but perhaps it's time to stack two lines with our most talented forwards? Spreading the wealth as Quinn does doesn't seem to be working.
A quick note about Matt Stajan... He's been one of the few Leafs who has shown heart and offense game in and game out. Last night he was stuck on the fourth line grinding it out along side Wade Belak and Alexei Ponikarovsky. Perhaps we should give this offensively gifted youngster a shot at playing along side Alexander Mogilny and Mats Sundin?
Current Record Last GameSeason Leaders2-2-2-0
6 points3-1 Win vs. DallasR. Jackman - 3
M. Stajan - 3
T. Kaberle - 3
