Stepping Up

Riding a hot streak on the road, the Maple Leafs return to Toronto for a four game homestand. When Morgan Rielly goes down to injury in the first game, Jake Gardiner needs to step into the #1 position. The Minnetonka, Minnesota native has come a long way since arriving in 2011, evolving into a more confident defensive force under coach Mike Babcock. Can Gardiner and the defence corps rise to the challenge of Rielly's absence?