Well, that was interesting. Certainly, more than it should have been for the Maple Leafs in their first visit to Mullett Arena.
The Leafs, who started the three-game trip with an overtime win in St. Louis on Tuesday, will finish in Denver on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The Leafs had won three in a row, and should have been embarrassed after this loss. Arizona won’t be going to the playoffs.
There’s no denying that the arena had a junior-hockey feel to it, and though it’s just going to be a temporary home of the Coyotes, it’s nothing the NHL should be proud of. The building itself sparkles, but still. There’s the potential for embarrassment if it gets to the point where the Coyotes don’t sell out on a regular basis. Especially taking into account Mullett Arena holds 4,600 for hockey.
Dryden Hunt made an immediate physical impact in his first game with the Leafs after he was acquired from Colorado on Dec. 19. Not only was Hunt credited with a team-high six hits, he dropped the gloves and fought McBain in the second period. The Leafs could use more of Hunt’s experience on the fourth line, as he is closing in on 200 career NHL games.
Chychrun had tied the game at 6:52, beating Murray with a low shot just six seconds after Mitch Marner started serving a tripping minor.Nick Bjugstad scored at 46 seconds, getting some open ice to drive to the net after Giordano fell over defence partner Justin Holl.
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