> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Recap: Leafs Play Lifelessly and Lose to Red Wings - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-toronto-maple-leafs-play-lifelessly-and-lose-to-red-wings/ - Published: 2023-01-13T02:51:16.000Z - Updated: 2023-01-13T02:51:16.000Z - Description: The SEGABABA curse reared its ugly head once again and condemned the Leafs to a bad, boring game - Author: Catch-67 - Tags: Game Coverage, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 There are a couple of changes to the lineup tonight for the back-to-back. We’ve switched to Kerfoot on the second line with Bunting and Nylander, which Keefe used for the latter part of the game against the Predators anyway. Larger changes are Hunt and Timmins out for Simmonds and Benn, respectively. It looks like Keefe’s hoping Benn will bring some stability to Rielly’s game. > Lines for tonight [pic.twitter.com/VehgNE489e](https://t.co/VehgNE489e?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [January 12, 2023](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1613683467241377792?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Period 1 Bobby McMann! Less than a minute into his second game, Bobby McMann follows up a contested faceoff and brings it to the net for his first NHL goal. **1-0 Leafs.** > BOBBY MCMANN 🚨 > > FIRST NHL GOAL [pic.twitter.com/fGSbQdSP5P](https://t.co/fGSbQdSP5P?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613690659113689090?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Red Wings challenge it for a kicking motion, though, and McMann is still without his first. Boo! (It is the right call, but still) **0-0 again.** > another look at the kick that got McMann's goal overturned [pic.twitter.com/1tD1qcWeEY](https://t.co/1tD1qcWeEY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613692423208574976?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Tough go of things for McMann. > lol the hockey gods are on fire tonight [pic.twitter.com/KYWLpzvGad](https://t.co/KYWLpzvGad?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613692225212358657?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In the few minutes following the goal called off, the Red Wings seem to be slightly carrying the play, and Samsonov has to make good saves on a couple of Red Wing chances — nothing particularly dangerous, though. Benn makes a nice play here to stop the Red Wings from getting a good chance. > solid defensive play from Jordie Benn [pic.twitter.com/WZKGfPiCPQ](https://t.co/WZKGfPiCPQ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613692870808010753?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Red Wings goal. **1-0 Red Wings.** Rielly misses a pass to Marner in the neutral zone, and Larkin takes the puck, skates into the zone, and drops it off to Raymond for an open shot. Benn gave Larkin a lot of space to skate in there, rough play for him. > Lucas Raymond makes it 1-0 [pic.twitter.com/rE1AjpHgXC](https://t.co/rE1AjpHgXC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613693371486281731?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Red Wings seem to be really carrying the play after their goal. Leafs haven’t put up much of a response at all. Red Wings get a great chance that bounces off of Tavares’ skate right to a Red Wing in the slot, but Samsonov gets his pad out for a great stop. Shortly after, Nylander sets up Kerfoot for a nice chance, but Hronek blocks it. If any Leaf looks comfortable offensively in this game, it’s Nylander, but nobody’s created much of anything yet. Simmonds gets a penalty for interference, and we’re off to the PK. > Wayne Simmonds to the box for Interference > > Leafs to the PK [pic.twitter.com/jWqdRtmxhI](https://t.co/jWqdRtmxhI?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613697357920583680?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The PK is relatively uneventful, though, and we’re still at 1-0 Wings. ### After 1 The Red Wings seem to be buzzing, and the Leafs seem like they played last night. The Leafs are keeping the Red Wings to relatively few chances but have created almost nothing offensively. As a result, xG are relatively even at 0.56 - 0.47 for the Wings (NST), but it hasn’t been a particularly exciting game. The Leafs’ one PK was good, and the Wings created very little on it. We’ve had no PPs. Onto period two, not a good first from the Leafs, but they’re not out of it by any means. > Keefe didn't like the first period [pic.twitter.com/KXwFlYGQJM](https://t.co/KXwFlYGQJM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613703235935821824?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Me neither, Sheldon. ### Period 2 30 seconds into the period, Benn gets a roughing penalty. Off to the PK again. > Jordie Benn to the box for roughing > > Leafs to the PK [pic.twitter.com/NlBaFQ68Sm](https://t.co/NlBaFQ68Sm?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613703595316183043?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Not much going on early into the PK, but Giordano makes a nice block on a Kubalik one-timer. > Giordano gets right in front of this one-timer [pic.twitter.com/5lXQwqXGGh](https://t.co/5lXQwqXGGh?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613704050712940544?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Just after, Kubalik drives the net and loses it, leaving Berggren with the open net, but he hits the post. Leafs get a penalty on the play, so we get a 30 second 5-on-3 PK. > Morgan Rielly to the box for hooking > > Leafs are on a 5-on-3 against [pic.twitter.com/n2EOT3wQ6c](https://t.co/n2EOT3wQ6c?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613704319190110208?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > close call for the Leafs there [pic.twitter.com/pohLpGFX32](https://t.co/pohLpGFX32?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613704445472251907?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs stave off the 5-on-3 easily, and seem to be doing well with the ensuing penalty, until a breakdown and a Red Wings passing play leaves Fabbri open in the slot. **2-0 Wings.** > Robby Fabbri makes it 2-0 on the power play [pic.twitter.com/w9vXPPndj1](https://t.co/w9vXPPndj1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613705100748374023?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This game is not much fun so far. A few shifts later, the Tavares line gets some extended zone time, and a nice passing play between Tavares and Sandin gets Sandin a goal. Sandin’s attempted pass goes in off of Larkin’s stick. **2-1.** > RASMUS SANDIN 🚨 > > a deflected shot off of Dylan Larkin [pic.twitter.com/RIJtKeNxAp](https://t.co/RIJtKeNxAp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613706318463832066?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > the Leafs dads love it [pic.twitter.com/5er1mBCA69](https://t.co/5er1mBCA69?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613706491801780224?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) On the next shift, Hronek gets a penalty for holding Nylander, and the Leafs are going to the PP for the first time in the game. Let’s tie it up here. > Leafs get their first power play of the game thanks to [#NHLAllStarVote](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAllStarVote?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) William Nylander [pic.twitter.com/CP3spDJ8al](https://t.co/CP3spDJ8al?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613707053549391873?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Early in the PP, Tavares tips a Marner shot-pass on net for a decent chance. > good Tavares deflection from Marner > > Husso makes the save [pic.twitter.com/lyRPBkaNRK](https://t.co/lyRPBkaNRK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613707443120259073?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The powerplay is pretty good; the Leafs get a couple of decent chances on it and seem to get a bit of momentum from it too. They’ve got a bit more jump now. This is a pretty slow game so far. Not much from either team at 5v5, and not much on the Red Wings’ three powerplays until their goal. Both teams are on pace for fewer than 30 shots. Gio’s asking the refs for clarification during play. > Mark Giordano has a question [pic.twitter.com/Acy6MVwy84](https://t.co/Acy6MVwy84?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613709402548350977?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Red Wings make a great passing play and Samsonov has to make a great save on Adam Erne. Right after he makes another on Walman. Wings with two of the best chances in the game so far, but Samsonov bails his team out. > what a save with the blocker [pic.twitter.com/vbqg5XNukM](https://t.co/vbqg5XNukM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613711193901875200?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The game’s picked up in tempo since those chances, and the Leafs do not seem to be defending as well. Bunting almost gets a breakaway, but Hronek doesn’t let him. Frankly I don’t know how Hronek didn’t get a holding the stick penalty, but that’s how it goes sometimes. > lol Bunting's reputation isn't helping him tonight [pic.twitter.com/23r0zDWl7S](https://t.co/23r0zDWl7S?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613711724552626178?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Late in the period, Benn makes a big hit on Rasmussen. > Jordie Benn dropped Michael Rasmussen [pic.twitter.com/3LDj4PlaeI](https://t.co/3LDj4PlaeI?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613711525834784768?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sandin and Liljegren do their best to keep the Red Wings from breaking in on the rush. > Sandin-Liljegren forever [pic.twitter.com/u4L18QhkQa](https://t.co/u4L18QhkQa?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613710271884795904?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Holmberg gets a nice backhander off the rush as the period ends, but he gets stopped by Husso. > long backhand shot from Holmberg [pic.twitter.com/0H9xx4BBgp](https://t.co/0H9xx4BBgp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613711353721618434?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### After 2 The second period felt better than the first because there was at least a bit of offense, but the Leafs allowed the Wings far too much in that period by my eye. Expected goals, 0.41-0.22 Leafs at 5v5 (NST), disagrees, though, and says that the Leafs created less that period than they did in the first, but defended better. The PK was still okay, especially given that part of it was a 5-v-3, but the Wings did create more this period than the previous one, and they scored a goal. The Leafs’ PP was solid, but they weren’t able to score on it. Overall, it was a better period than the first. I still don’t like this game much. This is pretty nice, though: > 💙 [https://t.co/cZrkvXuprD](https://t.co/cZrkvXuprD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Patric Sandin (@psan1969) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/psan1969/status/1613713707963383808?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Period 3 The Wings have a good offensive shift to start the period against the Tavares line, and some good plays by Seider remind me that he exists. He’s really been having the classic sophomore slump. > great backdoor save by Samsonov [pic.twitter.com/cMCUEY01TQ](https://t.co/cMCUEY01TQ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613718834682249218?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Nylander gets a great chance on the next shift, but Husso stops it. Bunting wants a penalty on the play as he’s taken down in front of the net. The refs don’t want to hear it from Bunting, though, so no penalty. > Nylander takes the puck to the net > > Bunting gets a stick dropped on his head [pic.twitter.com/xCq8bJRvCc](https://t.co/xCq8bJRvCc?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613716748108275712?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs are getting more chances now. Tavares cuts to the front of the net and tries to tuck it in, but no luck. Shortly after, Sandin gives it away to Bertuzzi in the offensive zone, but Samsonov doesn’t flinch as Bertuzzi tries to go between his own legs. Holmberg’s getting some playtime with Nylander and Bunting now, and he draws a penalty after getting tripped into the end boards. It looked like a dangerous play as he went hard into the boards, but Holmberg seems to be ok. > a little shove yes, but dangerous [pic.twitter.com/ukmohYp7F2](https://t.co/ukmohYp7F2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613718318917066755?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs’ powerplay now with a chance to tie it. This is a very bad powerplay, however. Nothing going here, no shots on net, and the Leafs are still down 2-1. > father Bunting is all of us [pic.twitter.com/Csip3hovyh](https://t.co/Csip3hovyh?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613718975640399872?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Wings get a solid chance right after the end of the PP, but Samsonov is up to the task and stops it. Rielly makes a nice defensive play on the Wings’ 4-on-2, and almost starts a 3-on-1, but Marner Baubles it in the neutral zone. > good defensive play by Rielly to break up the Red Wings rush [pic.twitter.com/WKVwn8CBCv](https://t.co/WKVwn8CBCv?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613719911028637696?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs going to the PP again as Holmberg draws another penalty. Now would be a good time to have an actually good powerplay. > Leafs are heading to the power pay [pic.twitter.com/opPRtYv2NH](https://t.co/opPRtYv2NH?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613720550903369728?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Decent start to the PP. Husso makes a good save on a Nylander one-timer. Bunting gets a great chance on a pass from Tavares on the rush, but he hits the outside of the net on his backhand. > great chance for Bunting to tie it, goes off the side of the net [pic.twitter.com/Hxu0g37SXE](https://t.co/Hxu0g37SXE?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613721752458391552?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The dads are watching the chances closely too. > father Tavares and father Sandin watching on [pic.twitter.com/QYpFjtKW8r](https://t.co/QYpFjtKW8r?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613722088384126982?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Right afterwards, Tavares gets a slashing penalty, and the penalty is over. Nothing much happens on the 4-on-4, though Nylander did go for a good skate in the o-zone before being knocked over by Chiarot. > looool [pic.twitter.com/gUDuU5TmeX](https://t.co/gUDuU5TmeX?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613722859095875584?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs are really struggling to gain the zone. The Bruins get shutout at home and lose for the first time, so if the Leafs tie it, there’s a chance to gain ground for once. The Kraken have 7 straight wins now. And the Leafs pull the goalie and the Red Wings immediately score a 200 foot empty-netter. **3-1 Wings.** > Leafs fans watching that goal [pic.twitter.com/9RadQUlp9O](https://t.co/9RadQUlp9O?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [January 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1613725154416246792?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs enter the zone and Seider gets the puck and almost scores again, but it’s an icing. Nylander gets a high-sticking penalty with a minute left. Wings go to the powerplay with the game all but over, and the Leafs will have to pull the goalie to make it 5-on-5. Seider scores on the PP on a wrist shot from the point. **4-1.** **Game over.** Wings win. The Leafs play an old-fashioned SEGABABA-with-travel type game and lost. Boo.