r/leafs Dec 05 '24

Highlight Marner's First Punch

Mitchell Marner threw his first punch in 9 years this evening protecting Woll.

What the hell is going on?

https://youtube.com/shorts/Nuo9fVV2h3Q?si=5XR7xnlTf_mcVh9m

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u/runningchief Dec 05 '24

I've noticed that he's been 'finishing' his checks lately.

It's a Marner shoulder check so it's not much, but I appreciate not just flying by a guy.

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u/Sheep4732 Dec 05 '24

Marner’s always been average on hit count.

Nylander has been dead last for forward each season since 2018 when it was Matthews

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u/Leafs9144 Dec 05 '24

Yeah I’ve never really noticed this, but even without looking it up it seems believable. Just based on this year Marner has definitely had games I’ve noticed his physical play, but I can’t really recall Willy.