"It shows that we can compete with anybody in the league if we play the right way and do the right things. For me, it is puck management. I thought our puck management was really good tonight. We made really good decisions with it. We moved it well. We kept our shifts short. We talked about how it is important to keep your shifts short here, and the guys did a really good job of it. We came away with two points."
"I think it's just overall team play and just playing the system. Defensively, we have been a lot better, obviously, and that is a big part of the game. We are scoring goals, too, but as I said the other day, we have scored goals all year. Defensively, we are a lot tighter and a lot better. Speed. A lot of good things."
Maple Leafs won 4-3 in overtime over the Colorado Avalanche, improving to 23-15-7. The team produced a collective effort with key penalty killing late in the third and reliable goaltending. Puck management and keeping shifts short were executed well and contributed to securing two points in a challenging arena. Defensive play has tightened during the eight-win, two-overtime points streak, complementing consistent goal scoring. Bobby McMann has added speed, defensive value, and lineup versatility, stepping into multiple roles after a roster change and contributing significantly during his hot stretch.
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