The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't won a Stanley Cup since 1967, and haven't had a team this exciting in years, but even with all their talent, they still may not win another title.
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin thinks the Maple Leafs need to change their ways, or their Stanley Cup drought will continue for a long time.
"I think for them, they are still a young group of guys and I hope they’re going to learn," Ovechkin told reporters, via USA Today's Kevin Allen. "It’s up to them how they want to do it and if they want to play for yourself, or if they want to win a Cup, they have to play differently."
Toronto has had an up-and-down start to the season at 6-5-2, and even after shaking up their defense, the Leafs rank eighth at 3.38 goals given up per game. Unfortunately for Toronto, their Atlantic Division rival, the Boston Bruins, are giving up only 2.09 goals per game, the lowest mark in the NHL and seemingly bettering their defense over the offseason despite making any moves. The B's are also steamrolling opponents at 8-1-2 going into Tuesday night with a 3.27 goals-per-game average.
If the Maple Leafs want to end their Cup drought, they may want to take Ovechkin's advice -- and they'll have to start by at least getting out of the first round of the playoffs by actually defeating the Bruins, who have shown the Leafs an opening-round exit the past two seasons.
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