""It's contagious when a guy wins a puck battle," McCabe said when asked how a struggling unit can generate urgency. "The next guy's going to win a puck battle, and it kind of goes along the lines. I find that contagious mindset of, whether it's just winning puck battles, or shooting the puck, small details, it adds up over time.""
"McCabe then went on to confirm what most people watching the game were thinking - the Leafs are not playing with confidence right now. "Confidence comes with that," McCabe continued. "You can tell that we're not playing with a ton of confidence, so, you know, it can be fleeting at times. You've got to generate it when you don't have it.""
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost four straight home games following a decent road trip, with the most recent defeat coming against the Colorado Avalanche. Early turnovers produced immediate goals and disrupted the team's momentum, and the group struggled across multiple facets of play. Winning puck battles, shooting the puck, and attention to small details are identified as catalysts that can spark urgency and rebuild confidence. Confidence has become fleeting and must be generated deliberately through consistent execution of basic actions. Despite the poor stretch occurring at a critical time, belief within the roster remains high and quick recovery is seen as essential.
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