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# From the Branches: Leafs play Florida Men
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-maple-leafs-play-florida-panthers-world-juniors-dzierkals/
- Published: 2016-12-28T12:00:03.000Z
- Updated: 2016-12-28T12:00:03.000Z
- Description: The Leafs begin a back to back series in the Sunshine State
- Author: Nafio
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43

WHW is off this week but I ended up with a Wednesday links post anyway.

### PPP links

KatyaKnappe has your WJC Day 2 recap: [Upsets were the theme in the second day of action at the 2017 World Junior hockey: recaps, scores and highlights ](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wjc/2016/12/27/14094274/upsets-were-the-theme-in-second-day-of-action-at-2017-world-junior-hockey-recaps-scores-highlights)

Scott with a timely piece: [Dzierkals returns from injury to lead Latvia at World Juniors](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/dzierkals-returns-from-injury-to-lead-latvia-at-world-juniors/)

Arvind looks for bright spots in the year that was: [5 Best Leafs Moments From 2016 ](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/5-best-toronto-maple-leafs-moments-from-2016-auston-matthews/)

[The Leafs reverse previous roster shuffle ](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-toronto-maple-leafs-reverse-previous-roster-shuffle-marlies-jhonas-enroth-antoine-bibeau/)Katya keeps an eye on the AHL transactions list.

Chris recaps Monday's Marlies game: [Toronto Marlies vs. St. John’s IceCaps Boxing Day Classic recap ](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-marlies/2016/12/27/14082846/toronto-marlies-st-johns-icecaps-boxing-day-classic-ahl)

### Leafs News

[Bozak aiming for return on Florida trip - Article - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/bozak-aiming-for-return-on-florida-trip-1.639132?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Kristen Shilton checks in with news and notes from yesterday's practice

### Other News

[Canada scores late in third to edge HC Davos at Spengler Cup - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/canada-scores-late-third-edge-hc-davos-spengler-cup/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Andrew Ebbett's goal late in the third period stood as the winner as Canada beat host HC Davos 4-3 on Tuesday in round-robin action at the Spengler Cup.

[The Philadelphia Flyers have very convincing reasons for to vote Wayne Simmonds to the All-Star Game - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2016/12/27/14094770/the-philadelphia-flyers-have-very-convincing-reasons-for-to-vote-wayne-simmonds-to-the-all-star-game?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Namely: PUPPIES.   
*Dastardly vote-rigging by the Flyera*

[MHH Uniform Rankings: #50-41 - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2016/12/27/14095786/mhh-uniform-rankings-50-41?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Mile High Hockey continues their "scientifically tested and proven official ranking of every uniform currently being worn in the NHL on a regular basis".

[Columbus Blue Jackets pile up wins to lead the NHL - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/columbus-blue-jackets-pile-up-wins-to-lead-the-nhl/article33439884/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
After a worst-place finish last season, the Columbus hockey team has burst to a league-best record thus far  
*I love Sam Gagner and want him to have nice things but Lumbus is getting ridiculous*

[Former NHL player Jim Kyte moves from hockey career to academic life - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/former-nhl-player-jim-kyte-moves-from-hockey-career-to-academic-life/article33440071/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
After a car accident ended Jim Kyte’s ice time, the fog of concussion gave way to a new career at Ottawa’s Algonquin College  
*I knew of Kyte as the first deaf player in the NHL. His life after hockey makes for an interesting story*

### Game Recaps

Plenty of NHL games last night!

[Avalanche tip four goals in on themselves, lose to Flames 6-3 - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2016/12/27/14097076/avalanche-tip-four-goals-in-on-themselves-lose-to-flames-6-3?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
If Colorado’s opponents aren’t willing to beat them on their own, the Avalanche will apparently take it into their own hands.

[Recap: Stars Outlast Coyotes 3-2 On the Road - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2016/12/27/14096454/recap-dallas-stars-outlast-arizona-coyotes-3-2-on-the-road?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Back-to-back wins, yay!

[Bruins at Blue Jackets: Quick Takes - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2016/12/27/14088914/bruins-at-blue-jackets-quick-takes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Here’s what happened.

[Penguins vs. Devils Recap: 4 unanswered goals leads Pittsburgh comeback - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/12/27/14095716/penguins-vs-devils-recap-4-unanswered-goals-leads-pittsburgh-comeback?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Sidney Crosby has a 3 point night (1g+2a) and the Pens enjoy a Justin Schultz goal with 5 seconds left in the 2nd period to take a lead against New Jersey that they never look back from. Pens win 5-2.

[Islanders 4, Capitals 3: Ladd’s pair, Lee’s breakaway give Isles 3rd straight win - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2016/12/27/14096180/islanders-capitals-recap-ladd-pair-lee-winner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Also: Jaroslav Halak and the PK come up big in final five minutes.

[Raanta, Holden, Stepan Lead Rangers Past Senators - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/12/27/14096866/game-recap-raanta-holden-stepan-lead-rangers-past-senators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
After going down early in this game, the New York Rangers fought back from a two goal deficit and defeated the Ottawa Senators by a final score of 4-3.

[Sabres at Red Wings recap: Lehner, Kane lead Sabres to 4-3 win - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2016/12/27/14095526/sabres-at-red-wings-recap-lehner-kane-lead-sabres-to-4-3-win?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
A strong effort in net helped the Sabres survive a scary third period to get the win.

[Nashville Predators 2 , Minnesota Wild 3 (OT): Overtime Curse Continues - On the Forecheck](http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2016/12/27/14095888/nashville-predators-2-minnesota-wild-3-ot-overtime-curse-continues?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
At some point their 3-on-3 luck has to change, but it wasn’t tonight.