"There are some struggling bodies on the ice throughout different facets of their lineup, and Berube's been trying a variety of moves through the first few weeks to try and find a sweet spot for his hockey club."
"After two horrible periods from his hockey club, not only did Berube tear a strip off his team during the break in action, but he also shuffled the lines, moving William Nylander to the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, meanwhile, Bobby McMann was moved up to the second line, alongside John Tavares and Easton Cowan. What happened next? Matthews scored first to give the team life, Nylander answered with two goals of his own."
The Maple Leafs started the season 8-5-1 but showed renewed life after a historic comeback against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth. Craig Berube repeatedly reshuffled the lineup to spark offense, notably moving William Nylander onto the top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies and promoting Bobby McMann to the second line with John Tavares and Easton Cowan. The line changes catalyzed Matthews and Nylander goals and a late McMann game-winner. The team still lacks a clear identity, with uneven performances across the roster and recurring flat starts that force frequent tactical adjustments.
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