Game #24 – Leafs @ Oilers: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere

Sheldon Keefe says Auston Matthews and Frederik Andersen will both play for #Leafs tonight

— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) March 3, 2021

I could stop right there and this would be a terrific “article” to read. Just a Kristen tweet to make us all feel warm and cozy inside.

But there’s more!!

Keefe: Campbell could back up tonight. If not, Hutchinson will. Barabanov coming out with Matthews returning. #Leafs

— Terry Koshan (@koshtorontosun) March 3, 2021

It’s possible that the Leafs could get BOTH of their goalies back tonight.

BUT THERE’S MORE!!!

Keefe says Nylander is good to go tonight #Leafs

— Terry Koshan (@koshtorontosun) March 3, 2021

Nylander was questionable for tonight, but he’s good to go as well.

I don’t want to jinx it, but I’m going to anyway. The Leafs are inching their way back towards being fully healthy. They’re basically just a Wayne Simmonds return from having all hands on deck and I’m hoping that happens very soon, because I’ve become a big fan of Wayne Simmonds, obviously. But also because he’s one of the veterans that Jake Muzzin is talking about here:

Jake Muzzin on #Leafs evolution:

"We understand a little bit more the consistency that we need to play with. We brought in some experience and older guys that have helped with that and put things into perspective [with a] vision of what we need to continue working on to succeed"

— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) March 3, 2021

The team looks different this season. They seem more determined and composed. Let’s see if they can keep the good times rolling tonight, as they go for their 3rd straight win against the Edmonton Oilers.

Enjoy the game.

GO LEAFS GO!!