Leafs can't find a way past Thomas

In their continuing attempt to nail down a playoff spot, the Toronto Maple Leafs whacked their own thumb Tuesday night.

The Leafs, who have been so diligent in their patient, defence-first game plan since returning from the all-star game break, didn't have the sharpness that has been evident lately, and as a result were blanked 3-0 by the surging Boston Bruins.

It was only the second time the Leafs have been shut out this season. The first occasion was in Atlanta on Nov. 30 when the Thrashers beat the Leafs 5-0.

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