Auston Matthews says Maple Leafs need to do better job of generating second and third chances

"I thought our process was better tonight, I thought we had the puck more,"

"We've got to do a better job of getting shots through, getting guys at the net and creating second, third chances, not just one-and-done opportunities. "It's definitely something we can work on.""

"I think the process that we had throughout is something that we can take and move forward with,"

"Some of the good things that we did do and continue to channel that, and just be better throughout a full 60 minutes of doing those things."

The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost three of their last four games and enter a grim stretch after a brief December momentum. Their most recent defeat was a 5-3 loss to the league-worst Nashville Predators that featured poorly timed goals against and a heavy possession disadvantage. Offensive generation has been a challenge due to an insufficient volume of shots on net and few second- and third-chance opportunities. The team’s record sits at 15-19 when including overtime losses, leaving a thin margin in divisional races. A significant winning streak could improve the playoff outlook. Team energy and mood remain positive, and the process shows signs of improvement that could be built upon with more consistent 60-minute execution.

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