Despite outshooting the New York Rangers by a wide margin, the Toronto Maple Leafs fell short in overtime. (By lukefoxjukebox)
arrived in casualwear yet were unable to take care of business — despite controlling the run of play.
Mika Zibanejad, who is now blessed with nine years of contract security, got the Rangers on the board first with a blistering wrist shot. The centreman’s blast pinged the netcam so fast, video review was necessary to confirm that the puck indeed beat Jack Campbell on its way in and out.Michael Bunting crashed the crease during a Morgan Rielly attempt early in the second frame to even the score at 1-1.
"He is engaged in the game, and he is engaged in every shift. He wants to score. Of course, everybody wants to score, but it is very obvious — it is apparent — that he is putting himself out there. He is not afraid to go to the areas where a goal is more likely to happen. He is in the fight every day. That is what I like about him."
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