Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the elite teams in the NHL through one half the 2021 regular season. They currently sit in third place in the Atlantic Division, trailing the Tampa Bay Lightning by two points. Guided by the play of their top line, the trio of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Michael Bunting has led the way for the group. Atop the league lead in goals with 37, Matthews is also tied for fourth in points with 68. Bunting has entered his name into the Calder Trophy conversation as the game’s top rookie. Fresh off a five-point performance against the Detroit Red Win…