The Toronto Maple Leafs are not known to be one of the tougher teams in the league. In fact, many have called them soft over the years. Tonight Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe tried to singlehandedly change that narrative.
The Leafs thoroughly spanked the New York Rangers tonight 7-3. One Rangers defenseman is feeling the pain of the loss a bit more than everyone else though as Charlie Lindgren was the victim of a massive, but clean hit from Jake McCabe late in the game.
This is arguably one of the most notable hits any Leaf has made in quite some time. After all, the Leafs are not known to be a particularly physical team. Leafs fans appear to be particularly pleased by the hit as he has received lots of adoration from fans on social media for the play.
The game proved to be a critical win for the Leafs as the team is currently fighting to stay in the top three of a strong Atlantic Division. With the win, the Leafs are now one point ahead of Detroit in the Atlantic with two games in hand.
