"The former OHL MVP was thrust onto the Leafs top line for the game vs Detroit, and he did more than fine. Despite failing to register a point, Cowan fit right in with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews. He looked comfortable, confident, skated well, and registered three hits and one shot on goal in his debut. He wasn't a superstar by any means, but he had a strong start to his Leafs tenure."
"It's only been three games, but there's been little to be proud of for the Maple Leafs so far. Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares have yet to put a puck past a goaltender, Anthony Stolarz has been average at best over the last two games, they have yet to score a goal on the power play, and Calle Jarnkrok of all people is the team's leading goal scorer."
Easton Cowan made a confident NHL debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs, skating comfortably on the top line with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews. Cowan registered three hits and one shot on goal while failing to record a point. The coaching staff gave Cowan a top-line role, indicating trust in his play and transition from OHL MVP to the NHL. The Maple Leafs have started the 2025-26 season inconsistently, with a 5-2 opening win followed by two losses to Detroit. Key veterans Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares remained without goals, the power play is scoreless, and Anthony Stolarz's goaltending has been only average.
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