"They really test you with their speed and their ability to spread you out. I think we created some looks at times, just not able to break through earlier to change the momentum of the game. And then, unfortunately, we just didn't execute as well as they did, and they just made some better plays with the puck. At times our puck play wasn't as sharp and it slowed us down a bit. Obviously, somewhere, we've got to get better."
"You come in, you get focused, you prepare the way you need to prepare, take what's in front of you and not focus on what's in the past or what's down the line. No worrying about the big picture too much. We've played a lot of good hockey this year and put together some really good stretches. Obviously, the results this week haven't been great, but a great chance to turn that around."
"You got to continue to work at it, use tomorrow as the day to reset, and get ready for Tuesday."
Brock Nelson scored two goals in the opening eight minutes, putting Toronto behind early and forcing the team to chase the game. The Leafs could create occasional chances but failed to break through and lost momentum, resulting in their fourth straight defeat and a winless current homestand. Inconsistent puck play and execution slowed the team and allowed the opponent to make better plays. Toronto collected only one point this week and slipped further from a wild-card spot, five points behind and tied with four teams. With 30 games remaining, the team must reset, sharpen preparation, and respond immediately.
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