Leafs Lose Sixth Straight, Fans Question Coaching

0:00It's March 6th, here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a 6-2 decision to the New York Rangers on Thursday night, marking their sixth straight loss. The game was tied at two heading into the third period, but New York pulled away with four quick goals. It was the Rangers' first home win in regulation since November 24th. Matthias McKelley and Eastern Cowan score for Toronto, with Joseph Wall stopping 18 shots. For the Rangers, Will Kaileel, Blattislav Gauverkov, Alexis LaFernier, Yaroslav Schmeller, and Mika Zibanehad lit the lamp while Igor Shestikin turned. Aside 29, Cowan stood out as the bright spot, netting his eighth goal on a sharp wrist shot in battling hard all night. Fans and observers are growing frustrated with the team's effort, especially after recent games, where it seemed like they packed it in. Coach Craig Barube admitted he's fed up, saying the Leafs didn't push hard enough in

1:02the third and made too many mistakes. With the same message failing to click amid injuries and a learning curve from roster changes, questions swirl about whether it's time for a coaching. Change. Austin Matthews extended his scoreless streak to 10 games, with just one goal in his last 14. He called it a grind, but pointed to good chances and tough breaks, though some see excuses against the Rangers lineup heavy on lesser talent. The Leafs host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, then visit the Montreal Canadians on Tuesday, as this tough stretch rolls on. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax.