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# Thursday FTB: Leafs and Sceptres both win 2-1
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursday-ftb-leafs-and-sceptres-both-win-2-1-2/
- Published: 2025-03-20T10:00:44.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-20T10:00:43.000Z
- Description: Toronto 2, America 0
- Author: Hardev
- Tags: From The Branches

The Leafs won a big game last night when the Avalanche came to town after they trounced the Leafs not too long ago on their elevated turf. It was a goal by everyone's favourite Steven Lorentz that won the game, with Joseph Woll laying down the brick wall to finish it off. Credit to the Leafs, they locked down the game at the end well. 

[Recap: Leafs win a close game against the AvsAuston Matthews + Joe Woll = a win.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-143.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1533230408708-8f9f91d1235a)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-leafs-avs-close-game/)

> He was on a Woll all night 🧱 [pic.twitter.com/JZxUDUsDoe](https://t.co/JZxUDUsDoe?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [March 20, 2025](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1902539825397268876?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> Sutherland tries to get out of the way but is hit by Benoit's clear Lorentz picks up the puck and snipes it
> 
> — [Omar (@tictactomar.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:puwdi3kzppd6ekvrtw5advlh?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-03-20T01:12:22.869Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:puwdi3kzppd6ekvrtw5advlh/post/3lkrjech4322l?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> celly cuz its the GWG
> 
> — [Omar (@tictactomar.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:puwdi3kzppd6ekvrtw5advlh?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-03-20T01:43:12.806Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:puwdi3kzppd6ekvrtw5advlh/post/3lkrl3gop6c2l?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> top cheese for Stevey
> 
> — [Omar (@tictactomar.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:puwdi3kzppd6ekvrtw5advlh?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-03-20T01:17:34.810Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:puwdi3kzppd6ekvrtw5advlh/post/3lkrjnlwrxc2l?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Two watts isn't much power, but Daryl Watts had plenty to power the Toronto Sceptres a win over the New York Sirens at home (yeah, I can hear your groan). Kristen Campbell made 27 saves in the win. Here is Watts after the game:

> Toronto forward **Daryl Watts** on her two-goal game and scoring for the first time in five games: “I try to generate a lot of speed in the neutral zone and then carry that momentum, cut across. I think it is really challenging for the defender to have to set up or pivot, swivel their hips to try and keep playing me as I cut across. Hopefully I’m more consistent coming through the end of the season.” 

[WATTS SCORES TWICE TO LEAD SCEPTRES PAST SIRENSTORONTO (March 19, 2025) – Daryl Watts’ two-goal performance lifted Toronto to a 2-1 win over New York on Wednesday night at a sold-out Coca-Cola Coliseum. The low-scoring game also featured an incredible goalie battle between Toronto netminder Kristen…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-172.png)Professional Women's Hockey League![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Credit_PWHL_-_NY_at_TOR_-_MAR_19_20252)](https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/march/19/watts-scores-twice-to-lead-sceptres-past-sirens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Highlights](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6691369?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) below!

Here was Berube from morning skate yesterday.

[Craig Berube on the coaching staff’s contributions to the Leafs hitting 40 wins: “We brought in the predictability of how to play the game on the checking side, and these guys know how to score goals -- unlike me”Ahead of Wednesday’s game, head coach Craig Berube discussed how his team can build off Monday’s win, lessons from the team’s loss to the Avalanche earlier this month, and the decision to start Joseph Woll in net. Did you feel like Monday’s win was an example of the team getting back to north-south principles? Berube: \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-33.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAlec Brownscombe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/berube-leafs-game-day.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/03/19/craig-berube-on-the-coaching-staffs-contributions-to-the-leafs-hitting-40-wins/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

And here are Craig Button's criticisms of the Leafs.

[Button: ‘We should play Where’s Waldo and call it Where’s the Leafs Identity’ - Video - TSNBryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to try and determine what the identity of the Toronto Maple Leafs is this season.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180x180-11.png)TSN![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/2025_3_19_ff4b9bff-fd07-4f7b-bba8-99981cf1bf29_jpg_1920x1080.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/video/button-we-should-play-where-s-waldo-and-call-it-where-s-the-leafs-identity~3101190?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Bourne gave the Leafs some arbitrary grades like he's a TA grading history essays. Grades out of 100? That's so specific for an analysis that's just vibes. 

[Confidence check: How Maple Leafs rate heading into the playoffsHow confident should fans be that the Maple Leafs can have success in the post-season? Justin Bourne checks in with ratings for all key factors.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caJustin Bourne![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Leafs_bench.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/confidence-check-how-maple-leafs-rate-heading-into-the-playoffs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Here's some highlights from Victor Johansson's game.

> #Leafs prospect Victor Johansson (#48 in white/blue) with one assist today in Leksands' 5-2 win to open the playoffs. He was his usual force driving transitions, mostly with his skates. But he made some good defensive plays too. Here's some highlights of his play.
> 
> — [Bastard Treliving (@brigstew.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h6xjndnh6l6sdkll3m4dhwqz?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-03-20T01:39:34.167Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h6xjndnh6l6sdkll3m4dhwqz/post/3lkrkuw6ejk26?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

As someone who did virtual school (both sides), this sound truly awful. They turned everyone's favourite post-season party into depression plus bird flu. 

[2025 NHL Draft to have revamped look | NHL.comTop 50 prospects can attend decentralized event; selections will meet team representatives in virtual reality room![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-apple-touch-icon-49.png)NHL logoDan Rosen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/a6v9zlbl7nscd8riazmh.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-to-have-revamped-look-decentralized-event-virtual-reality-room?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)