"The Toronto Maple Leafs' latest disparaging 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils is raising concerns for the top line's production. Despite Auston Matthews being on the first line side alongside Matthew Knies, who is on the other wing has been inconsistent. Toronto has tried playing Max Domi, Easton Cowan and Matias Maccelli in Mitch Marner's vacant position, with limited success. The last loss has put the team 3-3-1 on the season, and they are underperforming in terms of Toronto standards."
"Multiple members of the team's star players have faced criticism from fans and their own teammates. Anthony Stolarz made comments last week about William Nylander's effort levels, which Willy responded to with a greatly improved game against the Devils. Other stars, such as Matthews, have not been able to break out of their slump. In seven games the Leafs' captain has earned six points, which may seem like decent production, but his energy and effort on ice say otherwise."
Toronto lost 5-2 to the New Jersey Devils, exposing top-line production problems. Auston Matthews remains on the first line while linemates have been inconsistent; Matthew Knies has struggled and Mitch Marner's spot has rotated among Max Domi, Easton Cowan and Matias Maccelli with limited success. The team is 3-3-1 and performing below Toronto standards. Teammates and fans have questioned effort; Anthony Stolarz criticized William Nylander’s effort, and Nylander responded with an improved game. Matthews has six points in seven games but shows diminished energy. Defenseman Chris Tanev suffered an upper-body injury, was placed on injured reserve, and prompted more lineup shuffling.
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