""Good first period, I thought we came out with the right mindset, did some good things," Berube said. "Second period, turned pucks over, that's basically what it boiled down to. Basically Montreal owned that period because of turnovers. Overall, missed the net like 15 times, at least. Good opportunities, gotta hit the net on those opportunities.""
""The power play has got to come through for us and it didn't," he said. "Right now, what I see when I watch it is that they're very unsure of themselves. Particularly the power play in the second period, we moved it well, but we don't take a shot. The shots are there and we're not taking them. Then when we do take a shot, it's probably the wrong time. They're not feeling too good about themselves out there. Gotta work through it, that's all you can do.""
The team opened with a strong first period and demonstrated the right mindset early in the game. The second period featured multiple turnovers that allowed Montreal to dominate play and seize control. The Leafs missed the net roughly 15 times and failed to convert several good scoring chances. Offensive production quieted, with particular weakness on the power play, which sits at a 14.7 percent conversion rate, fifth-worst in the league. Players appeared hesitant on the man advantage, moving the puck but often not shooting or shooting at inopportune moments. Rookie Easton Cowan provided speed and skill and made noteworthy power-play plays, earning continued opportunities. The team returns to the ice Monday to host Tampa Bay.
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