"We'll need to get to our game right away, come out on our toes, skate, attack, and play to our identity: get pucks deep right away, and go to work on that defense core over there, forcing them into bad puck plays. They're a very good rush team with a very active D. We are going to have to be really good off the rush tonight defensively."
"With Woll coming back from injury and playing that game (vs. Chicago), we thought about starting him again tonight, but I think it is important that we make sure he is rested and ready to go for the next one. In the third period (vs. Chicago), I thought they created a lot more. Robertson has some speed on that line, and Easton as well. Easton is there to make plays. He found those guys a couple of times on a few plays. Hopefully, that line can find some chemistry and produce a little bit for us."
Dennis Hildeby will start in goal for the Maple Leafs as they pursue revenge after relinquishing a 2-0 lead in Washington three weeks ago. The opponent presents a significant rush threat with very active offensive defensemen, requiring strong forechecking and sustained defensive attention. The plan emphasizes getting pucks deep, skating aggressively, and forcing the opposing defense into poor puck plays. Woll was rested to ensure readiness for the next game after returning from injury. A Robertson–Tavares–Cowan line was assembled to add speed and playmaking. The Maple Leafs enter the matchup with a recent 6-2-2 stretch and mutual familiarity from recent meetings.
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