Toronto had an average week, going 2-2-0 in four games. We took two beatings (2-8 against OTT and 1-5 against BUF), meaning there's no defenseman or goaltender worthy of a nomination this week. Therefore the Leafs only have one nomination:
Unsung: RW Matt Read (63 overall): 3 GP, 2 G + 1 A = 3 P, +1, 2 PIM, 1 GWG, 1x 2nd star, 1x 3rd star
After being a part of a big trade that saw Marty St Louis and Loui Eriksson switch places, Matt Read has quickly settled in Toronto, playing on a point-per-game basis in his first three outings in a Leafs uniform. Read got out of the gate in spectacular style when he scored the game-winning goal in a close 3-2 win over San Jose with just 7 seconds remaining in regulation. He was awarded the game's 2nd star in this game. He was scoreless and had an even rating in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo before helping the Leafs to a 4-3 SO win over Montreal. Read scored the opening goal on the PP for the Leafs and later added the primary assist to the Leafs' third goal. He was named the 3rd star in this game. Read skated on the second line for us in those games and was on the ice in all situations, getting time on both the PP and the PK. All in all, he averaged 17:48 minutes of ice-time in those three games, including an average of 2:00 minutes on the PP and 1:38 on the PK.
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