You can't help but be excited.
The Leafs are now 3-0 after an exciting win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. TSN host James Duthie cheekily mentioned Toronto is at the top of the standings, hardly anything to read into much. Still, it was another character win for the Leafs.
They slayed last year's demons by beating Montreal in the season opener, sent a message to the rival Senators by pummeling them 5-1, and tonight they managed to hold off a win-hungry Pens team who haven't won in their new building yet. Gustavsson was clutch down the stretch, kicking his pad out to stop glorious scoring chances. Although the Leafs had only two shots in the third period, they skated hard until the last whistle. While they've only played three games, the Leafs have earned their stripes, and wear those patches with what to me looks like pride.
I think it's reasonable to be so excited. There's no doubt the Leafs will lose soon, possibly many when all is said and done, but absolutely no one can say that this is the same team from last year. Players like Mike Brown, Colby Armstrong, and Kris Versteeg have added hustle and heart -- suddenly third periods don't seem so bad. It helps when your goalie makes saves.
So far, Burke's additions have been just what the doctors ordered.
A little life blood to go with that truculence.
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