The Weekly Leaflet: March 2nd 2013

Whoa - what's that? It's Saturday night and the Leafs aren't playing?

What is this? The lockout?!

No, I understand - it's just that rare Saturday that occurs once or twice during a typical season during which the Leafs don't play. From what I gather, CBC is offering a pretty exciting matchup between the Penguins and Habs, but I'm making some chili and watching Kids in the Hall with my partner.

Never mind me, though. The Leafs, right?  What happened this week? Even with a rare Saturday night off, the Leafs suited up thrice throughout the week, facing off against the Flyers in Philadelphia on Monday night, followed up by playing the Habs Wednesday in Toronto, and the Islanders Thursday night on long island.

What happened?
How did they fare?

Hit the jump to find out.

insert the new leafs theme song "playoffs!!1" by clarkey marc and the nazzy grabs

(this image comes courtesty user niftymittens at pensionplanpuppets)

The Weekly Leaflet -February 9 2013: Leafs at Canadiens

It's sunday?

The Leafs played last night?

The Canadiens tried to?

Well now, I guess I have a game recap for you then! How fun.

The leafs wound up at the bell centre in montreal last night, playing montreal for the second time this season, looking to build on the momentum they'd gained over the course of the week.

With back to back monday/tuesday night games against southeast opponents, things looked grim - they started that way too. after going getting the lead early in the game, the team dropped four straight goals to the Staal brothers Hurricanes, ultimately losing 4-1.

humourous graphic courtesy sportsnet ontario

The next night, the team put a decidedly better performance in front of netminder Ben Scrivens, who picked up the win over the Capitals as James van Riemsdyk had a big night, potting a pair added to by Korbinian Holzer, who picked up his first NHL goal. 

Two nights later, the Leafs flew into Winterpeg, and beat the Jets 3-2 with Phil Kessel providing the game winner late in the game, registering his first goal of the season.

Would the Leafs be able to carry this momentum into Montreal on this Saturday night?

Would the Canadiens show up?

Would Don Cherry embarrass himself?

For answers to these questions, and many more - go over that there jump/cut thingy.