
"Inconsistent, more than anything. When we wanted to play the right way and do the things, we were good. We had too many lapses in the game that cost us. Yeah, consistency. We know how we can play. If we don't put it together for 60 minutes, that is what you get. No, I've talked about it before. Not good enough. That play there happens at times. In general, I've said it: We are not clearing out the crease enough. We are not doing a good enough job there."
"I guess you can, if you feel like it at the time. Yeah, we have to protect our goalie. We have to be harder around our net. I am not preaching to go and take guys' heads off, but enough is enough. We did a good job of it last year, so I am not sure what the key is. It is a willingness to do it, more than anything."
"We looked at it. It wouldn't have been goalie interference because [Carlo] pushed him into him too much. He was in the crease, but he didn't touch the goalie until Carlo pushed him into the goalie. It was better. They missed a 5-on-3 with Max Domi; that is a trip all day long. At least we got some more power plays tonight, which is a good thing."
The Maple Leafs showed inconsistent play, performing well in stretches but committing too many lapses that led to a 4-3 overtime loss. The team repeatedly failed to clear the crease and did not protect the goalie effectively, creating vulnerability around the net. Coaching emphasized the need for consistent willingness and harder play in front of the net without resorting to reckless penalties. A potential goaltender-interference challenge was reviewed and dismissed because the contact resulted from a push by a teammate. The team received more power-play opportunities but failed to capitalize consistently.
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