Max Pacioretty Makes Eye-Opening Statement Ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs Comeback
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty is ready for the Ottawa Senators tonight as he makes his official return to the lineup following an injury in February.
Max Pacioretty was a player who was signed with the knowledge that he could miss a lot of games due to injuries. After all, he is aging and injury prone.
However, he has a lot of experience and the Leafs have been trying to obtain as many veteran voices as possible so that they can go on a deep playoff run.
Pacioretty has been one of those voices and tonight, he will get to make his comeback as he plays his first NHL game in 75 days.
Max Pacioretty is ready for business in the NHL Playoffs
What makes this such a triumphant moment for Pacioretty is the fact that he is coming back in the middle of a playoff series between the Leafs and the Ottawa Senators.
The Leafs have a 2-0 lead in the series and Game 3 goes down in Ottawa tonight. This is a huge opportunity and Pacioretty is showcasing just how ready he is for it.
This is why I'm here. Now I've got to pitch in and help the team win.
This is a statement that you absolutely love to hear if you are a Maple Leafs fan. There is a lot to be excited about right now and Pacioretty's return is one of them.
To start the game, he will be playing on a line with Max Domi and Bobby McMann which should be very interesting to watch, even if they don't generate offense.
The Maple Leafs are going to have to come out firing on all cylinders as the Senators will be extremely motivated to win the game and get back in the series.
If Pacioretty were to find a way to score a goal, the fans back home in Toronto may just have the ground shaking from excitement.
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AVRIL 24 | 217 ANSWERS Max Pacioretty Makes Eye-Opening Statement Ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs Comeback Do you believe Max Pacioretty will be a contributor for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3? | ||
| YES | 146 | 67.3 % |
| NO | 71 | 32.7 % |
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