The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 5-4 win at home against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, but head coach Sheldon Keefe isn't doing any cartwheels.
"Zero excitement," Keefe said postgame, according to TSN's Kristen Shilton. "Concern is a stretch. Disappointed. We need to get on our toes and get our swagger and confidence."
The Leafs appeared well on their way to securing a straightforward win. Leading 3-1 in the third period, they surrendered a trio of late goals and were forced to go to overtime, where captain John Tavares scored the game-winner with six seconds remaining to end a two-game losing streak.
Toronto blew a similar lead on home ice against the Florida Panthers on Monday, losing 5-3 after conceding four goals in the third frame.
Goaltender Jack Campbell, who was acquired via trade Wednesday, made his Leafs debut and allowed four goals on 30 shots.
"I got caught watching the guys making plays. I was just in awe. It's incredible, so I'm just glad I'm in the blue and white right now," Campbell said after securing his first win with his new club, according to Shilton.
The Leafs were without forward William Nylander, who missed out due to illness. He won't travel to Montreal with his teammates Friday for their game Saturday against the Canadiens, but he may join them in the morning if he's feeling better, Shilton adds.
Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.