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Anthony Stolarz credits Maple Leafs’ tenacity for sparking historic comeback

Anthony Stolarz credits Maple Leafs’ tenacity for sparking historic comeback

It wasn’t pretty, but the Toronto Maple Leafs, led by their last line of defense in goaltender Anthony Stolarz, enjoyed their first franchise comeback win after being down 3-0 entering the third period. 310 attempts, no wins. Attempt 311, finally, the win column. Stolarz was by far the busier of the two goalies, especially early on when the Penguins were all over the Maple Leafs, outshooting Toronto 25-8 after the first two periods. Despite the 3-0 deficit, Stolarz was confident, if he could keep his team in the game long enough, their hard work would eventually pay off. “Our tenacity on the forecheck, and our willingness to cycle the puck, go low to high,” Stolarz said postgame, when asked what spark his team’s comeback. “You know, the first goal was a good play, a good neutral zone read. The third and fourth goals, guys are just going to the net, going low to high, and making it tough on their goalie. You know, when we do that, I think we’re a hell of a hockey team.” Auston Matthews got the Maple Leafs onRead More

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