"I'm fascinated by the Matias Maccelli - John Tavares - William Nylander line. It is not the winger profile we are used to seeing excel alongside Tavares and Nylander, a pair that has always been effectively complemented by a good forechecker who could do the proverbial dirty work to facilitate their skill. That is not Maccelli's game at all. Further, Nylander wants the puck on his stick all the time, and Maccelli also holds onto the puck a lot."
"In just over 90 minutes together, they're up 9-6 in goals and are creating/carrying a ton of offense (61% of the expected goals, to go along with just under 55% of shot attempts overall). They are fed offensive- zone starts - and Berube is hunting favourable matchups for them - but they are creating and producing, and the coach can't entirely shelter them, either."
The Maple Leafs have improved on special teams and five-on-five during a recent 7-0-2 run that pushed them back into playoff contention. A significant road stretch begins with a game in Colorado. The Matias Maccelli–John Tavares–William Nylander combination pairs two puck-holding playmakers with Tavares' net-front and wall work, creating an unconventional but productive trio. In limited minutes together the line is +9-6 in goals, generating 61% of expected goals and nearly 55% of shot attempts while receiving offensive-zone starts and favorable matchups. Maccelli returned from healthy scratches and delivered a strong performance versus Florida.
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