Leafs Must Answer Ducks Sans Gudas Obsession

Toronto rolls into Anaheim hunting revenge for Matthews' brutal knee-on-knee from Gudas, but the real test lies in their response regardless of whether the repeat offender suits up after his suspension. Front offices know a flat performance here torpedoes their Pacific push, especially with the final stretch looming large. Leafs veterans preach focus on the gameplan over grudges, yet the building tension promises a powder keg either way.