""There's a lot of hockey to be played, and just kind of gotta stay with it," Tavares said to reporters after practice. "It's a great opportunity on this road trip to do some good things, earn some results, and put ourselves in a good spot. So I'm just looking forward to the challenge tomorrow. You're obviously aware of the length of this trip and what it entails, but just staying focused on tomorrow and playing a good hockey game and doing what we can to get a win.""
""He's been phenomenal," Tavares said of Woll. "He takes such good care of himself, extremely fit. Attention to detail and his approach and the work that he puts in on himself in a lot of areas, and how he sees the game and prepares as he does. He's been massive for us and through the games here has really given us a chance where we haven't really been able to sustain the momentum that we would like or grab the game back at times.""
The Maple Leafs returned to Toronto for rest and practice before a five-game road trip that begins Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team currently sits last in the Eastern Conference, but players and coach maintain a positive outlook and emphasize staying focused on each game. John Tavares called the trip a great opportunity to earn results and stressed concentrating on tomorrow's game. The dressing-room mood remains high despite losing seven of eight games. Goaltender Joseph Woll has been exceptional since returning, bringing fitness, preparation and attention to detail that has given the team better chances.
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