## Toffoli Assists in Maple Leafs' Defeat: Implications for Stanley Cup Race
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, extending their winless streak to three games. William Nylander and David Kampf scored for Toronto, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance from the Canadiens.
Tyler Toffoli had an assist on the Canadiens' third goal, which was scored by Jake Evans. Toffoli has been a key contributor for Montreal this season, with 15 goals and 25 assists in 56 games.
The Maple Leafs' loss has significant implications for the Stanley Cup race. They are now two points behind the Florida Panthers for second place in the Atlantic Division and four points behind the Boston Bruins for first place.
The loss also makes it more difficult for the Maple Leafs to secure a playoff spot. They are now tied with the Buffalo Sabres for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Maple Leafs have a tough schedule ahead of them, with games against the New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Edmonton Oilers in the next week. They will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to stay in contention for the Stanley Cup.
The loss to the Canadiens is a reminder that the Maple Leafs are not invincible. They will need to play better if they want to be a legitimate contender for the Stanley Cup.