The Leafs, like last season, did not get off to the best start but have been on fire and currently sit third overall in the standings and are ranked fourth in goals against. Surprising for a team that has been without Jake Muzzin for the entire season and
Morgan Rielly,
Timothy Liljegren and
T.J. Brodie for extended periods. With all of those injuries, much of the credit has gone to
Rasmus Sandin and Liljegren for their improved play and tougher minutes. However, it has been Justin Holl who has been the Leafs' most used and trusted blueliner the entire time.