The Toronto Maple Leafs extend their losing streak to seven, as they get dominated from the very beginning against a strong Tampa Bay Lightning team, losing 5-2.
The Maple Leafs further prove that they are nowhere near a Stanley Cup contender, and simply can't compete against the league's best. This past seven-game stretch has been incredibly disappointing for management and staff, as they were only six points back with just over 20 games remaining. Hopes were high, as just one season ago, they won the Atlantic Division and were able to sweep Western Canada heading into the break.