Maple Leafs Light Up Bell Centre: Laughton and Lorentz Lead the Charge Against Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs showcased their offensive prowess with a decisive 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. This win improved the Maple Leafs' record to 1-0, while the Canadiens fell to 0-1. The game was marked by standout performances from Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz, who were instrumental in securing the victory for the Buds.

First Period

The opening period saw an explosive start from Toronto as they netted three goals, setting a commanding tone early on. Scott Laughton was pivotal in this period, contributing significantly with both scoring and playmaking abilities. His efforts were complemented by Matias Maccelli's two assists, which helped maintain pressure on Montreal's defense.

Second Period

In the second period, Toronto continued their dominance by adding two more goals to their tally. Steven Lorentz emerged as a key player during this segment of play, showcasing his skill with one goal and an assist. The Habs managed to respond with one goal of their own but struggled to keep up with Toronto's relentless pace.

Third Period

The final period saw another two goals from Toronto as they sealed their victory convincingly. Matthew Benning contributed defensively while also adding a goal to his name, further extending the lead for his team. Despite Montreal's attempts at closing the gap through powerplay opportunities—scoring both of their goals during such plays—their efforts fell short against a well-organized Maple Leafs side.

Toronto’s goaltender Dennis Hildeby played a crucial role in maintaining this lead by making 11 saves throughout the match without conceding any even-strength goals.

As fans eagerly await more action-packed games like these between these historic rivals; mark your calendars for September 27th when Toronto hosts Montreal again at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 PM EDT—catch all live coverage available locally!

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