"Right now, we're just a little bit unconfident. Gotta get through that because we had an opportunity to close this game out and win it," Berube said post-game. Nick Robertson and Morgan Rielly scored for the Maple Leafs, with Rielly's second-period marker providing a 2-1 lead entering the third period. Ryan Greene opened the scoring in the first, then Teuvo Teravainen and Colton Dach scored for the Blackhawks in the third period, as the Maple Leafs couldn't secure the win."
""I have to motivate them the best way I can. Maybe it's a kick in the ass, but maybe it is positive reinforcement, too," Berube said. "We did a lot of good things. I think we had 11 or 12 grade-A chances tonight, and we only got two goals out of it. We'd score more than that, for the most part. You're going to have games like that."
The Maple Leafs showed a lack of confidence through a losing streak and failed to close out a recent game despite multiple scoring chances. Nick Robertson and Morgan Rielly scored to give a 2-1 lead entering the third period, while Ryan Greene, Teuvo Teravainen and Colton Dach provided scoring for the Blackhawks in the third. The team generated roughly 11–12 grade-A chances but converted only two goals. Season totals sit at 67 goals for (tied for third) and 72 goals against (second-worst), highlighting a potent offense paired with porous defense and uneven goaltending. An upcoming game against the St. Louis Blues offers a chance to correct course.
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