ANAHEIM – It will be their longest and most arduous road trip of the season.
Marcus Semien Athletics Jersey . Five games in 10 days for the Toronto Maple Leafs with stops in some of the NHLs most
unforgiving terrain. Theres the impending swing through the treacherous
California triangle followed by clashes with playoff chasers in Washington and
Detroit. Just a hair up on the Lightning for third spot in the Atlantic
division, points will be harder to come by in the days ahead for a Toronto squad
thats lost just three times in regulation in the past 19 games. “Its a good
measuring stick for us,” said Joffrey Lupul, securing his teams 13th win since
Jan. 12 with the overtime winner against Philadelphia over the weekend. Two
times a Duck himself, Lupul and the Leafs will start their grueling sprint
through the California triangle with a Monday date in Anaheim. Almost unbeatable
at home – they went 22 games before losing their first game in regulation at the
Honda Center – only the Blues have been better this season than the league-best
Ducks, who square off with Randy Carlyle, their former bench boss, for the first
time since his dismissal in Dec. 2011. From SoCal to NorCal, the Leafs get right
back at it a day later in San Jose. Just a smidge behind the Ducks,
Blackhawks and Blues for tops in the West, the Sharks – like the Ducks – are
dominant at home. Theyve lost just four times in regulation at the SAP Center
and are amongst the top defensive teams in the league this season. Following
that hearty challenge the Leafs will conclude their stay in Cali opposite a
stingy Kings team thats won seven straight and gives up fewer goals than any
other team. Itll be the first visit to Staples Center for Jonathan Bernier since
he was dealt to Toronto last summer. The Leafs have already faced each of these
clubs once this season, managing a single victory over the Ducks at the ACC in
late October. They lost to both the Sharks and Kings at home in December,
currently 12-8-2 opposite Western opponents this year. It was in December that
they endured a similar three-game test; one that saw them dealt the Kings, Blues
and Blackhawks in a four-day stretch. Beaten by L.A. and St. Louis on a
hellacious back-to-back, the Leafs managed to stun the defending champions at
home on a Saturday night. Theyll need to raise their game to a similar level to
survive Californias best. “Weve got to understand that theres a certain style of
game that we have to play when we get out on the road,” said Carlyle. “We have
to skate. Were a skating hockey club.” Winners in 11 of 14 before the Olympic
break, Toronto has been a different team in the days after. Theyve lacked the
same zip and have fumbled away third period leads in four of the five games –
twice against the Flyers – splitting the difference with a pair of wins and pair
of losses in overtime. Whether they get lost or not in the California triangle,
the Leafs will continue their season-long road swing with a Sunday stop in D.C.
against Alex Ovechkin before ending the trip once and for all at Joe Louis Arena
on Tuesday. The Capitals and Wings sit just outside of a playoff spot currently,
chasing the likes of Toronto for entry. Though in good standing at the moment
for their second straight postseason berth with 17 games to play the Leafs have
an opportunity to assert their worth against some of the leagues elite while
pushing Montreal for second spot in the division. “Five big games coming up
here,” said Troy Bodie. “We need some points out there. Theres not many left to
be had.”
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damage to the front and undercarriage, and the light pole was left broken on the
sidewalk. "We are aware of the situation involving Sean Smith. Whenever one of
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off-season acquisitions a year ago, signing a $16.5 million, three-year
contract. He started all but one game at cornerback, making 47 stops and two
interceptions while helping the Chiefs go 11-5 and reach the playoffs. Smith is
expected to start at cornerback again this season. The Chiefs wrap up voluntary
workouts Friday and convene for a mandatory three-day minicamp next week. Their
first preseason game is Aug. 7 against Cincinnati.
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