""I thought he was competitive all over the ice," Berube told reporters. "Ended up getting one and one [goal and assist], but, for me, it's like, just watching him and how he competed on pucks all night, I thought he was really good.""
""I mean, the guy has talent and playmaking ability. That's why we went and got him.""
""I'd always say it's more positive than anything, for the most part," Berube said. "I think, you, know, there are players that are scratched because of decisions by the coach, bodies, different lineups, things like that. In Maccelli's case, I thought he could give us more, and he did tonight, from a scratch. So, you, know, just depends on the situation.""
Matias Maccelli recorded the game-winning goal and an assist in Toronto's 5-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth after being scratched for Monday's game. Maccelli started the season with five points in 12 games and moved to seven points in 13 games after the performance. The team acquired Maccelli to help fill the playmaking void left by Mitch Marner, and his competitiveness on pucks and playmaking ability have shown promise. The healthy scratch decision was defended as a generally positive strategy that can provide added motivation and spark when the player returns.
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