> ## 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. # Monday’s FTB: Highlights from the NHL’s first week - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-642d69c259591d29b7fb516e/ - Published: 2019-10-07T09:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2019-10-07T09:00:00.000Z - Description: After five days and three Maple Leafs games, what stands out the most? - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 Well, we’ve finished the first week of the NHL season and what has excited us so far? Auston Matthews has scored five goals and is the league leader. > Auston Matthews has more goals than: > > The Philadelphia Flyers > The Minnesota Wild > The Ottawa Senators > The Boston Bruins > The Chicago Blackhawks > The Dallas Stars > The Columbus Blue Jackets > The San Jose Sharks > The Vancouver Canucks > The New York Islanders > > — Mike Commito (@mikecommito) [October 6, 2019](https://twitter.com/mikecommito/status/1180883310798610432?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) We found out that rookie forward Ilya Mikheyev enjoys soup. > Ilya Mikheyev is on pace for most photos of a Maple Leaf eating soup this season. [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/mvqoeuGP32](https://t.co/mvqoeuGP32?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Leafs on Pace (@leafsonpace) [October 5, 2019](https://twitter.com/leafsonpace/status/1180299097548439552?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs put on convincing wins against the Senators and Blue Jackets, and were pretty good against the Canadiens until they blew a four goal lead and lost in a shootout. --- #### Related [Maple Leafs game 3 recap: Le boo](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-game-recap-maple-leafs-highlights-montreal-canadiens-highlghts-domi-matthews/) [Maple Leafs fire their way past the Blue Jackets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-columbus-blue-jackets-game-recap-marner/) [Game One Recap: Toronto Maple Leafs start slow but beat Ottawa Senators 5-3](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-recap-dominate-second-period-mikheyev-scores-first-goal-sandin-first-point/) --- The Tampa Bay Lightning went an entire period without a shot. > This is one way of ensuring that last year doesn’t repeat itself. [pic.twitter.com/mg44K8mgu4](https://t.co/mg44K8mgu4?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Alex abolishes the salary cap (@Alex\_Scotian) [October 7, 2019](https://twitter.com/Alex%5FScotian/status/1181005432619458561?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Somehow that game went to overtime. Anthony Mantha had a four goal game. > Oh my god Anthony Mantha [pic.twitter.com/As8LnEju7e](https://t.co/As8LnEju7e?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Prashanth Iyer (@iyer\_prashanth) [October 7, 2019](https://twitter.com/iyer%5Fprashanth/status/1181001113153220609?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Winnipeg Jets\* continue to sink to Atlanta Thrashers level of suck > somehow not photoshopped [pic.twitter.com/Ou6QdsVjF6](https://t.co/Ou6QdsVjF6?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) [October 6, 2019](https://twitter.com/DimFilipovic/status/1180989327607656448?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Finally, the Maple Leafs named John Tavares captain. > "It's a real honour. I won't ever take it for granted." [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > The Leaf: Blueprint Moment presented by [@Molson\_Canadian](https://twitter.com/Molson%5FCanadian?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [pic.twitter.com/6eyYUXQhvg](https://t.co/6eyYUXQhvg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [October 2, 2019](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1179534644108234881?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Now, the news. There’s a new, meaner than ever, episode of Back to Excited. --- #### Related [Back to Excited Episode 75: Early Thoughts](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-hockey-podcast-back-to-excited-early-thoughts/) --- The Toronto Marlies won their season opener. --- #### Related [Marlies defeat Senators 4-1 in first game of the new season](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-marlies-news-defeat-belleville-senators-marlies-home-opener-new-ahl-season/) --- A check in on the European prospects. --- #### Related [European Report: Everyone is trying to move up the lineup](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-european-prospect-report-everyone-is-trying-to-move-up-the-lineup-holmber-goal/) --- A new take on the Leafs game in Columbus. --- #### Related [Mitch Doing Mitch Things](https://hockeynoviceincanada.wordpress.com/2019/10/06/45/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#more-45) --- Sportsnet took a look at Leafs second in command, Morgan Rielly. --- #### Related [What would Morgan Rielly do?: How to become a Maple Leafs leader](https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/morgan-rielly-maple-leafs-leader-big-read/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Finally, drink lots of water before reading this because it’s going to shoot you past your daily salt intake. Jack Todd wet his pants with rage that broadcasters would rather make money than show a less popular team. --- #### Related [Jack Todd: Hockey Night in Canada? More like Hockey Night in Toronto](https://montrealgazette.com/sports/jack-todd-hockey-night-in-canada-more-like-hockey-night-in-toronto?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Have a good day everyone!