John Tavares scored and added a primary assist in the Leafs 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. With 27 points in 21 games playing 20+ minutes a night at 35 years of age, he has been the 1C leader the Leafs have needed this season.

His line with William Nylander looked dynamic, relentless, and fast. They played with Calle Järnkrok in the first half of the game, but then Easton Cowan was put onto their line. Järnkrok swapped onto the Laughton line where Cowan started the game.

Overall, it was a good showing from the Leafs, except at the end in overtime when the lack of carefulness by Max Domi led to a quick turnover and quick goal to end the game.

There isn't an angle wherre it looks good.

Here is Berube and the team after the game.

Evaluations.

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Professor Mike Johnson joins James Duthie to hand out his quarter season grades for the Maple Leafs’ players, management, and the team overall.
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Before the game, Berube said Stolarz is "worse than we thought" regarding his injury.

Berube: Injury to Stolarz ‘worse than we thought’
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says the upper-body injury incurred by Anthony Stolarz is “worse than we thought.” Still, Berube hopes the 31-year-old goaltender will resume skating on Friday.
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Lots of guests were at the Leafs game, many scouts asking their GMs if they can pretty please acquire Tavares.

Ben Danford back on the first pair where he belongs.

Guelph is going to host the 2027 Memorial Cup.

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