Rather quietly, the Maple Leafs' penalty kill has improved to become one of the NHL's best in recent weeks. They are currently sixth in the league (83 per cent), up from 82.5 per cent and a ninth-place finish in the NHL last season.

Published: Feb 14, 2018, 6:02 am Added: Feb 14, 2018, 8:02 am

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In their own words: The Maple Leafs explain five integral elements of a successful penalty kill