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TORONTO - Collapses have become a part of the Maple Leafs in recent years. There was the infamous 18 wheeler in 2012 that saw them win just seven of their final 29 games. Then Game 7 in 2013. A year ago, it was 12 losses in their final 14 games. This season, a remarkable 10-1-1 stretch that had the Leafs sitting just two points off the Atlantic Division lead on December 17 has been followed up by a stretch of just three wins in their next 15 games, leaving them seven points out of a playoff spot with two games to go before the All-Star break. Daniel Winnik was not around for the first three collapses. He finished the 2012 season with the San Jose Sharks before spending the last two years with the Anaheim Ducks, participating in the playoffs each of those seasons. Despite the Leafs sudden disappearance of offence, Winnik has been trying to encourage the group to avoid giving up on their newfound defensive structure that interim head coach Peter Horachek has tried to implement since taking over from Randy Carlyle as head coach six games ago. I know it sounds weird with just one goal in the last four games but the way were playing really translates into wins, explained Winnik. The teams Ive been successful on, thats what they do, they play this defensive style. The offensive things are going to come and its going to translate into wins down the road. Horachek finds himself in a difficult position. Attempting to overhaul the way a team plays starting in training camp is one thing but doing so mid-season with a playoff spot growing farther and farther out of reach is even more difficult. When immediate results dont follow, the tendency is strong to stray from the message being delivered. The Leafs held opponents to under 30 shots in four consecutive games under Horachek - a feat never accomplished during Carlyles tenure – before slipping somewhat, allowing 42 shots against the San Jose Sharks and 33 against the St. Louis Blues. They are just 1-5 under Horachek. Times have never been as bleak though this season – even after 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres followed by a 9-2 defeat against the Nashville Predators in mid November - as they are right now. Coming off an 0-for-4 road trip in which they scored just one goal, its difficult to maintain a positive approach but thats exactly the message being delivered by the coaching staff as the Leafs get ready to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Thats always a concern, said Horachek, of frustration permeating the locker room. Guys kind of start feeling let down a little bit and feeling frustration, you cant let that seep in. You have to keep them propped up and keep the attitude at a good place. You have to approach it like were coming home for a Game 6 in the playoffs; we have to have a little more sense of urgency. Dont give them any excuse; dont give them any reason to doubt anything. So far, even without immediate results in terms of wins, it seems like Horachek has captured the attention of his players. Petes a very positive guy which is really good, said David Booth. He demands from his players but within that message hes positive and hes not really getting on guys but just teaching us through it. I think guys listen when theyre taught in a positive manner. But now seven points out of a playoff spot, time is running out to get things back on the rails. As a team were not happy that we havent been able to get wins lately but I think were happy that were improving in every area except scoring goals, said Morgan Rielly. Were taking strides forward and thats the most important thing. I think we are improving, added Booth. Were upset with ourselves, you have to get results but I think over the course (of the season) the results kind of even out. Maybe we didnt deserve to win some of those games in December but maybe we deserved to win a couple on the road. After a brutal west coast swing, the schedule lightens up for the Maple Leafs over the next eight games, as they face just one team – the Nashville Predators – currently in a playoff position. If it hasnt been told already, more poor results against weaker competition over this next stretch will tell the tale on the Leafs season. Injury Updates Any upgrade to the lineup would be a welcomed sight for the Maple Leafs at this point but Peter Hollands return from an upper body injury suffered on December 31 against the Boston Bruins is not expected this week in either of the two games before a week long All-Star break. I dont expect to have Peter before the All-Star break so Im not really even paying attention to that until we get to the break, said Horachek. The injury has forced Holland to miss the last eight games. As for Leo Komarov, who suffered a shoulder-related injury on January 12 against the Los Angeles Kings that led to his absence the last three games, Horachek neither ruled out nor guaranteed his participation this week. I didnt know what Leos status would be, Horachek said as the team held off-ice workouts on Sunday. I was hoping once we get through today, he could give me something on whether or not hell be available for these next two games. Kevin Greene Jersey . An offseason trade acquisition from Kansas City, Greinkes National League debut was delayed by a non-baseball injury in the spring, and he was 0-1 after dropping an 8-0 decision at Atlanta in his initial appearance with the Brewers on May 4. Steelers Jerseys China . 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BOSTON -- John Lackey has watched David Ortiz wreak destruction on playoff opponents before. He finally got a chance to see it from the same dugout. "I like it a lot better on this side, thats for sure," Lackey said after Ortiz hit two homers to lead the Red Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday and give Boston a 2-0 lead in the AL division series. It was the first two-homer post-season game for Ortiz, who is the only player remaining from the 2004 Red Sox team that won the franchises first World Series title in 86 years. He was also a star of the 07 team that won it all; both times, they opened the playoffs by eliminating Lackeys Los Angeles Angels. "Hes tough this time of year -- any time of year," Lackey said. "Hes a guy that likes bright lights, for sure." Jacoby Ellsbury had three hits and scored three runs for the AL East champions. Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs, and Lackey earned the win in his first post-season start since joining the Red Sox as a free agent in 2010. Ortiz hit his first homer in the first inning, then his second in the eighth to chase Rays starter David Price. "As long as we win, it means a lot," Ortiz said. "Its not over. Weve got to keep on fighting." Tampa Bay will need a victory in Game 3 on Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla., to avoid a sweep in the best-of-five series. The Rays won three win-or-go-home games this week just to reach this round, including Prices complete game in the tiebreaker against Texas to determine the second AL wild-card team. "Im really looking forward to Game 5 here," said Rays manager Joe Maddon, knowing the Rays would have to win the next two to force the series to the limit. "We just went through a week of (our) backs against the wall, so its not new to us. Its going to be difficult. ... But I dont think its impossible by any means." "Boston this time of the year is kind of lovely, and Im looking forward to coming back in a few days." With the situation not yet desperate, Price allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks, striking out five. He took the mound for the eighth inning, but Ortiz hit his second pitch high over the Pesky Pole, and right-field umpire Chris Guccione signalled it fair. "When he hits two home runs, things are going to revolve around him," Red Sox manager John Farrell said.dddddddddddd "Hes the main cog in our lineup." There was no such suspense for Ortizs first homer, which went into Boston bullpen to make it 2-0. Not even right fielder Wil Myers, who misplayed a Big Papi popup into a double in right field in Bostons 12-2 win on Friday, could be blamed for that one. Every Red Sox starter had a hit and scored a run in Game 1. In the sequel, everyone in the starting lineup got a hit except Mike Napoli, who drew two walks. Lackey lasted 5 1-3 innings for Boston, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks. He struck out six and also hit a batter while getting the win. Koji Uehara struck out the first two batters in the ninth before retiring Myers on a grounder. The most visible -- but hardly the only --defensive goat in Game 1, Myers was razzed by the Fenway Park crowd during every at-bat. The Rays rookie drew a sarcastic cheer after catching an easy fly ball in the fifth, but he had no real problems in the field. Not so for the rest of the Rays. They committed two errors -- a throwing error by second baseman Ben Zobrist and one by catcher Jose Molina in the first, when Ellsbury stole second and took third on the throw. It was that kind of night for Ellsbury, who missed most of September with a broken right foot. After hitting a single and scoring in the first, he reached on a bloop double behind the third baseman in the third to drive in a run, moved up on Shane Victorinos single and scored on Pedroias grounder. He also singled to lead off the fifth and scored on Pedroias double. Tampa Bay made it 6-4 on Yuniel Escobars single, but Ortiz gave Boston back its cushion with a high fly ball that sailed over the right field foul pole that sits just 302 feet from home plate. Escobar, James Loney and Desmond Jennings each had two hits for Tampa Bay. NOTES: The Red Sox also beat the Rays in Game 1 of their last playoff matchup, the 2008 AL championship series. Tampa Bay won Game 2 and won the series in seven games. ... Victorino broke up a double play in the third by upending Ben Zobrist at second base. ... Stephen Drew had an RBI triple in the Boston fourth. 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