Game Review: Early-season sloppiness sinks Maple Leafs despite two Nylander goals, encouraging start for the Marchenko-Matthews line mapleleafshotstove.com

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens in their season opener despite William Nylander scoring twice and the new Marchenko-Matthews line generating quality chances early on. The Leafs' defensive lapses and sloppy puck management in their own end, combined with a 0-for-4 power play, proved costly against a familiar Canadiens team that capitalized on their structural advantages and depth of experience.