Leafs Get Blown Out Big Against Sens

With at least six key regular players out of the lineup including captain Mats Sundin who served his one game suspension, the Leafs were unable to put up a good challenge to the high powered Ottawa Senators team. The Senators scored five goals on the Maple Leafs before the eleven minute mark of the first period, all of which were either poor defensive plays or blown saves by Trevor Kidd.

This abysmal performance by the Maple Leafs is not something to get all worried and upset over, however. This is not the same Maple Leaf team that will be competing in the playoffs and with any luck, by the time the Leafs play the Senators again on January 31st, Reichel, Nolan and Kaberle will be back in the lineup giving the Leafs a much more powerful team.

Some good news on the injury front came today when Ed Belfour skated without pain in his groin. As long as no problems arise between now and tomorrow night, Belfour should be ready to play the New Jersey Devils.