"Ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is shuffling the lines. Easton Cowan will join John Tavares on the second line, with Nick Robertson on the left wing, via David Alter of The Hockey News. Cowan and Tavares found some success together earlier in the season, and it's a reward for the rookie's consistent play throughout the year."
"Max Domi was moved to the fourth line with Steven Lorentz and Scott Laughton. Domi has recorded three goals and 12 points in 31 games, with a -12 rating on the season. Matias Maccelli and Calle Jarnkrok are projected as healthy scratches. Maccelli hasn't played since November 28 and Berube told reporters that he's looking to get the struggling forward back into the lineup soon. The 25-year-old has recorded four goals and nine points in 22 games this season."
"Dennis Hildeby is the starter for Thursday's contest. Hildeby is in excellent form with a 2-2-3 record and a .923 save percentage. The 24-year-old operated as the starting goaltender when Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz were both out of the lineup. Woll returned for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, recording the win. Berube indicated that he plans to use Hildeby more often, after his recent surge."
Toronto reassigned lines ahead of the Capitals game, placing Easton Cowan on the second line with John Tavares and Nick Robertson on the left wing. Cowan has four goals and 10 points in 24 games and received reps on the second power play. Max Domi was dropped to the fourth line with Steven Lorentz and Scott Laughton; Domi has three goals, 12 points and a -12 rating in 31 games. Matias Maccelli and Calle Jarnkrok are projected healthy scratches, with Maccelli sidelined since Nov. 28 (four goals, nine points in 22 games). Dennis Hildeby will start, sporting a 2-2-3 record and .923 save percentage, and the defence corps remains unchanged. Marshall Rifai was assigned to the AHL Toronto Marlies.
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