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SUNRISE, Fla. – With minimal room for mistakes as they try to maneuver through multiple obstacles early this season, the injury-plagued Florida Panthers saw their losing streak reach three games with a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday night.
Florida has lost four of its last five, and four straight at home.
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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz has not practiced since leaving a Nov. 11 game against the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury. Originally described as a short-term issue, the Leafs have offered no further updates since then, and questions are starting to mount.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 on Saturday. Ekman-Larsson extended his point streak to a career-best nine games, tied for second-longest by a defenseman in team history. He has three goals and seven assists during the streak.
Toronto Maple Leafs still have no timeline for goalie Anthony Stolarz, whose upper-body injury has now kept him out for more than 10 games.
Team captain Auston Matthews scored for the first time since returning from injury, Max Domi (who was scratched on Friday) had two assists in his return to the lineup, and five other Maple Leafs found their names in the scoresheet.
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Auston Matthews’ early-season drop in performance raises growing concern for Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is experiencing an uncharacteristic early-season slump, with his production dipping below his usual elite standards. His assertiveness and puck possession appear affected,