Leafs Lose 8th Straight, Fans Frustrated

0:00NHL stories making news on March 11th. The Toronto Maple Leafs extended their post-Winter Olympic skid to eight straight losses on Tuesday night, falling three to one to the Montreal. Canadians in Montreal. William Nylander scored the lone goal for Toronto, while Goli Joseph Wall stopped 30 shots. For the haves, Oliver Kappinan, Philip Dano, and Jake Evans lit the lamp with Jacob Doves making 17 saves. Montreal has turned the tables on the Atlantic Division rivalry, winning three of the last four meetings against the Leafs this season after an early, October loss. The Canadians now sit third in the division and are pushing for a playoff spot under coach Martin St. Louis, thanks to a maturing roster and strong work ethic. Leafs fans are frustrated with the team's free fall, especially without key players like Austin Matthews and now Nylander who's missed 17. Games this year, his most ever. Still, the 29-year-old leaves Toronto with 60 points and 22 goals and 48 games, showing

1:03what could have been a different stretch. Joseph Wall stood tall and net despite the loss, delivering one of his stronger outings with big saves to keep things close. His season stats sit at a 3.09 goals against average and 0.904 save percentage. His worst marks yet, raising questions. About the goal-tending tandem moving forward. The Leafs hosts the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night, then head to face the Buffalo Sabers on Saturday. They need a mindset shift down the stretch to salvage them pride before the playoffs pass them by. The Daily News Now is Powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.