"Toronto is in Vegas, which means it's time to square off with Mitch Marner for the very first time. We kicked off Thursday's edition of Leafs Morning Take with a scene-setter from Las Vegas. David Pagnotta filled in for Jay Rosehill, and with both of us in town, we're set to take in tonight's festivities at T-Mobile Arena. This one feels different, there's no question about it."
"Meantime, lost in all the hoopla is the vitalness of this game for Toronto. With Buffalo's win on Wednesday night, the Leafs are back on the outside looking in when it comes to the Eastern Conference playoff picture. On top of that, they need to find a way to respond following Tuesday night's ugly 6-1 loss in Utah. Still, the Leafs are 8-1-2 over their past 11 games, so there's reason to feel good about this team right now."
Toronto takes on the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas, marking a first regular-season matchup involving Mitch Marner against the Maple Leafs in that market. Nicolas Roy contributed to Vegas' 2023 Stanley Cup run in an underrated role. Marner's defensiveness and lack of transparency with media damaged his reputation. Buffalo's win moved Toronto outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and the Leafs must respond after a 6-1 loss in Utah. The team has gone 8-1-2 over its past 11 games. Joseph Woll will start with a 9-1-1 mark in his last 11 appearances. Adin Hill could return for Vegas, and Toronto's power play is 2-for-14 across six games. Jackie Redmond appeared and reflected on Marner's tenure and Toronto's approach to the game.
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