Toronto Maple Leafs
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16 hours agoMaple Leafs' biggest problem is finally exposed
The Toronto Maple Leafs struggle with puck possession, leading to increased defensive pressure and poor performance this season.
If we're gonna play in the playoffs, that's what it's gonna be like. So we've got to get comfortable. We gotta get comfortable being a little uncomfortable at times. That's what the game is. - Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky
The Washington Capitals control play well during five-on-five. Our best tool for measuring puck possession is shot attempts. The Caps are the team behind 55.4 percent of attempts in their games, third best in the league behind Colorado and Carolina. Early-season possession is a good indicator of success later in the season. We should feel good about the Caps' ability to drive play, but there's a big caveat.