""I talked to the team after the game, our leaders got to take control of it a lot more than they are right now," Berube said following the game on Saturday. "To me, it's all a mindset. Whether you're down a goal or up in the San Jose game, you just got to have more urgency and being more direct on how we want to play. We didn't do it in the third period, two games in a row.""
""I think a good one," Berube said when asked about what kind of response he's expecting from his leadership group. "I think the conversations that I've had with them, and the last couple of days, they know where we're at, they know they gotta be better, and I believe they will be.""
Edmonton defeated Toronto 6-3 as Connor McDavid recorded two goals and an assist, including a dazzling breakaway that exposed Toronto defenders. The Maple Leafs lost control early in the third period, resulting in a collapse that followed a similar late-game failure in the previous contest. Team leaders must assume more control and demonstrate increased urgency and more direct play to reverse late-period breakdowns. The franchise has faced significant adversity this season, with frequent injuries and a longest winning streak of just three games. A stronger response is expected in the upcoming game against Chicago.
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