"The Toronto Maple Leafs head into Edmonton for a crucial game ahead of the Olympic break. The Maple Leafs were riding the momentum into Oil Country, having won their past two contests. Every game coming down the stretch is equally important if the Leafs want to get back within a playoff spot. The urgency was evident on both sides, with each team battling for critical points."
"Anthony Stolarz got the start for the Maple Leafs, which left fans feeling nervous as he hasn't played well all season long, especially since returning from his injury. However, tonight seemed to be different. Stolarz was strong from the start, making a lot of key saves to keep the Leafs in the game early. The Maple Leafs had a good team period to begin the game; they matched the pace of the Oilers and pushed the pace at times throughout the period."
The Maple Leafs traveled to Edmonton before the Olympic break riding momentum and a three-game winning streak after a 5-2 victory. The team displayed renewed engagement, physicality, and perseverance, reflecting the form of the previous Atlantic Division winners. Anthony Stolarz earned his first win since mid-November with a strong performance and several timely saves. The first period featured conservative, low-event hockey as both teams avoided mistakes while matching pace. The Maple Leafs must continue collecting points and string together more victories to climb back toward a playoff spot and salvage their late-season position.
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