> ## 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: Toronto takes a regulation win away from Chicago - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-toronto-regulation-win-weird-offside/ - Published: 2025-02-24T02:38:17.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-24T02:38:17.000Z - Description: They scored over expected by enough to not worry about that one really funky goal Chicago scored. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: Game Coverage ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/02/Gkgq_gJXMAA16ne-1-.jpg) ### First Period A slow period started this game. > close call for Nylander but he got the post [pic.twitter.com/MLHvXdRATS](https://t.co/MLHvXdRATS?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893817094795387199?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs on an unhurried line change: > Connor Timmins vs. the Chicago Blackhawks [pic.twitter.com/XJQILYmsrY](https://t.co/XJQILYmsrY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893817500552372433?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And another late penalty to the Leafs: > Tanev is called for cross-checking [pic.twitter.com/k5cZ90I5ys](https://t.co/k5cZ90I5ys?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893823833989116084?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Benoit got Bedard [pic.twitter.com/TguXMf4C5z](https://t.co/TguXMf4C5z?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893824070124261441?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Teuvo Teravainen scores on the power play [pic.twitter.com/4b23uApoKc](https://t.co/4b23uApoKc?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893824466079133700?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After one, it was 1-0 Chicago. Leafs started slow, but it's hard to say they weren't in the game with 75% Expected Goals at five-on-five. Nylander's chance was the only really good look, though. Chicago's only moments of actually good offence were on the power play. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/02/20242025-20912-5v5.png) ### Second Period The pace picked up considerably in the second period. > the knob of a broken stick got in the way of Lorentz's shot [pic.twitter.com/4x0nqfqNoY](https://t.co/4x0nqfqNoY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893830800950305228?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs got a power play when Seth Jones went off for holding. The first unit was stanky – couldn't get set up, did nothing. Then the second unit came out. > McMann wins the race and battle > > Domi sets it up > > Robertson finishes it [pic.twitter.com/DOTyzaN4Aw](https://t.co/DOTyzaN4Aw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893832553833902527?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > traffic [pic.twitter.com/kG8kXHXGNq](https://t.co/kG8kXHXGNq?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893834173867041129?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > T.J. Brodie saved a goal [pic.twitter.com/CaGTS1rxv9](https://t.co/CaGTS1rxv9?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893835258858025333?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The hot line for this game scored again: > NICK ROBERTSON 🚨🚨 > > What a skate and pass from Domi [pic.twitter.com/lnriDAHPGb](https://t.co/lnriDAHPGb?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893838330338365820?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And a few seconds later, they all fell down. > Philipp Kurashev gets it right back for Chicago [pic.twitter.com/xIFx6uf569](https://t.co/xIFx6uf569?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893838705984467348?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After two it was 3-2 Leafs, a very disappointing result given the work the Leafs put in and the faint signs of actual life from Chicago. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/02/20242025-20912-all.png) ### Third Period Chicago took an early penalty and the first unit struggled some more to get set, the second unit looked better. Not a lot went on for the bulk of the period, but Toronto kept the lead in shooting. Chris Tanev decided to show off his offensive ability: > CHRIS TANEV 🚨 > > Another blueline goal restores the two-goal lead [pic.twitter.com/3FyRsggRnc](https://t.co/3FyRsggRnc?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893847678582243628?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The former defensive stalwart of the Leafs played a role: > the puck eventually went in off Brodie [pic.twitter.com/IKmqR7Xo1M](https://t.co/IKmqR7Xo1M?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893848118166266087?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Chicago pulled the goalie nice and early. After a lot of struggle by Toronto to clear their own zone, eventually Pontus Holmberg got an ENG. Chicago challenged for offside, and the situation is so complicated, I'll save it for someone's morning after "Why this wasn't offside" article. > empty-net goal > > three in two for Holmberg [pic.twitter.com/o106P3CVJF](https://t.co/o106P3CVJF?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893851120075780461?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > they're looking at it for offside [pic.twitter.com/gasKDlthEf](https://t.co/gasKDlthEf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [February 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1893851920701231389?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Toronto got a power play out of the failed challenge. Third line was really good tonight. Competition quality or just happenstance? Final score was 5-2 Leafs. Next game is Tuesday in Boston.