NHL Daily Quick Fix: Leafs Alive!

It's only been a couple of weeks since the sports writers of Toronto were dismissing the Maple Leafs as old and unmotivated, badly in need of a new coach and an overhaul. And that was before Alex Mogilny and Gary Roberts went down with injuries. But the Leafs have surprised them all by reeling off a winning streak that stands at 7 games after Thursday's 6-0 trashing of Boston. Ed Belfour makes 25 saves for Toronto, while Darcy Tucker and Joe Nieuwendyk score 2 goals each. The Bruins have one victory to show for their last 6 appearances. Elsewhere on Thursday:

Detroit mounts a huge third period comeback, climbing from a 3-0 hole to gain a 4-4 tie in St. Louis. Dominik Hasek returns to the Red Wings' net for the first time in almost a month, stopping 14 of 18 shots. Chris Pronger leads the scorers with two goals and an assist.

Martin Prusek and Jason Spezza are leading the resurgence of the Ottawa Senators. With a 4-1 win in Tampa Bay, Prusek has allowed just 2 goals in 3 starts, as starting goalie Patrick Lalime recovers from the flu. Spezza scores twice against the Lightning, giving him 5 goals in 4 games. But the most consistent Senator remains Daniel Alfredsson, with points in 19 of his 24 games this season. The Lightning are winless in 6.

Jarome Iginla scores a pair as Calgary gets a big road victory, 4-1 in Vancouver. Iginla has 3 goals in his last 2 games, but the hottest Flame remains Shean Donovan, with 5 goals in 4 games. Vancouver captain Markus Naslund leaves early with a groin problem.

Mike Milbury threatened changes if a better New York Islanders team didn't show up for Thursday's game against the Rangers. Of course, everyone knows that the GM himself is a huge part of the problem. But the hockey world can't wait to see what Milbury has up his sleeve after the Islanders' 4-2 loss to their Manhattan rivals. Brian Leetch records two goals and an assist for the Rangers.

Martin Brodeur needs only 9 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, as New Jersey dispatches Washington 3-0.

Roman Cechmanek also has a quiet night, stopping 17 shots as the L.A. Kings beat Dallas 3-0, their second win over the Stars in 5 days. Cechmanek has four shutouts on the season. The Stars, who were held scoreless in just 3 games last season, have already been shut out 5 times this year.

Coyotes 3-Sabres 2/Predators 4-Blue Jackets 2/Avalanche 2-Sharks 2.

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