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# Tuesday's FTB: Leafs dug a deep hole and then climbed halfway out
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesdays-ftb-leafs-dug-a-deep-hole-and-then-climbed-halfway-out/
- Published: 2026-10-27T10:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-27T10:00:01.000Z
- Description: Flames took advantage of a team that played stupider than them.
- Author: Cathy Squires

Last night the Leafs did not play a strong game against the Flames, and Sergei Bobrovsky was not good. In worse news, Kirill Marchenko left the game after this: 

> awkward fall for Marchenko [pic.twitter.com/pIuLcfz6kr](https://t.co/pIuLcfz6kr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [October 27, 2026](https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/2114897177340215707?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

He did try to play after, but nope, down the tunnel he went. He did not return to the game.

> Hiller on Marchenko injury:   
>  
> "I don't have the full update, but I don't think...(he) couldn't come back and finish the game, so that's never a good sign."[@Ozoon\_CA](https://x.com/Ozoon%5FCA?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — David Alter (@davidalter) [October 27, 2026](https://x.com/davidalter/status/2114926427200266699?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Leafs were collectively awful at five-on-five for two periods, but their power play was excellent, as was Devin Cooley, unfortunately. 

Bright sparks in the first two were mostly supplied by Easton Cowan who was put on a line with Gavin McKenna and Colton Sissons after Marchenko left. 

> EASTON COWAN 🚨  
>  
> The Leafs have life! Slap pass from Stecher! [pic.twitter.com/cwChEpxZqE](https://t.co/cwChEpxZqE?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [October 27, 2026](https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/2114901692789768389?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Youth gives and takes: 

> Easton Cowan takes blame for Leafs loss:   
>  
> "Bad turnover & dumb penalty by me so those two goals are on me & I got to be better. I cost us the game."[@TSN\_Sports](https://x.com/TSN%5FSports?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [October 27, 2026](https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2114926279455822094?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Leafs managed to not repeat their 30% Corsi at five-on-five in the third and added one goal, but that's as good as it got. 

What else happened? Both goalies took penalties, there were many power plays – mostly for the Flames, some considerable four-on-four, no structure, terrible zone exits, and ~~an~~ two ENGs with Bobrovsky pulled. 

Final score was 5-2 Flames.

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John Chayka spoke to the media earlier, and this is a text-based version of the remarks: 

[Maple Leafs GM Chayka talks defence, Cowan, McKennaToronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka discusses the team's four-game winning streak, the possibility of adding a defenceman via trade, and the development of young stars Gavin McKenna and Easton Cowan.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-c0c6aa67-84ae-44d3-a042-5b362b9caefc.ico)Sportsnet.caLuke Fox![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/john-chayka-84d933d6-58ee-4f47-9a6b-12c29149ecef.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-gm-chayka-talks-defence-cowan-mckenna/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev takes part in team skate for first time since injury![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-4f8053a6-3552-46a1-9ced-54f30ea90e05.ico)Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Toronto-Maple-Leafs-defenseman-Chris-Tanev-dab6ae4e-41fc-4ed2-9766-c81babd9610f.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-chris-tanev-practises-for-first-time-since-injury/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[DuPont 'on another level,' tops NHL Central Scouting preliminary players to watch list | NHL.comMichigan freshman defenseman among standouts for 2027 Draft![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-f887cfe5-bc37-4da0-94fd-66cb358f77a8.png)NHL logoMike G. Morreale![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/hwbxxhyp9kv15digirej-fdbadb10-129a-4bf9-9850-8873c002de38.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/landon-dupont-central-scouting-preliminary-players-to-watch-2027-nhl-draft?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Today is a travel day to Seattle for Wednesday's 10 pm start.