Leafs taught good lesson

By LISA BURKE -- Ottawa Sun Last night, the Maple Leafs looked nothing like a team enjoying a three-game winning streak.
The lacklustre Leafs were beaten by a determined Ottawa lineup in a 4-3 loss at the Corel Centre.
The Leafs were not only looking to extend their winning streak, they were looking for their first win in the Corel Centre. The Leafs are 0-4-1 in the nation's capital since February, 1994.
After holding opponents to no more than 26 shots in a game, the Leafs were outshot 50-23 last night. The Leafs' penalty-killing unit, which had been perfect in 10 shorthanded situations, gave up two goals last night, one being Wade Redden's game-winner at 8:49 of the third period.
"We weren't very good in many areas," said Leafs coach Pat Quinn. "This was a real lesson on how you need to play."
Trailing 4-3 with less than eight minutes remaining, Garry Valk appeared to tie the game until referee Mick McGeough ruled the whistle had been blown.
"I heard the whistle, but I still shot it," said Valk. "(Ray Scapinello) said the puck had been gloved ahead.
"It was one of those games we probably didn't deserve to win even if we had a chance to."
"No doubt Ottawa was the better team," said Leafs captain Mats Sundin.
Leafs goaltender Curtis Joseph held his own, but agreed the Leafs fell short on their effort.
"They beat us to the punch," he said. "They came out hard, forechecked us real well and we didn't seem to recover."

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