"The Buds were missing their two top stars in Auston Matthews and William Nylander, among other regulars. But a look at the final score would suggest it didn't matter. The Maple Leafs shut out the high-flying Devils 4-0, riding a fantastic performance by Joseph Woll. The Leafs' netminder picked up his first clean sheet of the season. The blanking came on the heels of a very good defensive performance across the board."
"The answer is that the Maple Leafs played their best Berube-type game. The impressive performance was the result of the entire squad, Marlies fill-ins and all, playing a strong all-around game. The absence of Nylander and Matthews suggests that the entire lineup consciously compensated for their absence by playing a tight game. No fancy stuff, no fluff, just a solid hockey game. This was old-school forechecking, dumping pucks, clearing the zone, and avoiding foolish plays."
The Toronto Maple Leafs played severely shorthanded without Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and other regulars but still defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-0. Joseph Woll recorded his first clean sheet of the season behind a cohesive defensive effort. Goals from Bobby McMann, Nic Roy, Calle Jarnkrok, and Matthew Knies provided balanced scoring contributions. The lineup adopted a disciplined, physical approach: heavy forechecking, dump-and-chase plays, zone clears, and minimizing risky plays. Matthew Knies engaged in a spirited fight with Nico Hischier, signaling increased team grit. The injury stretch prompted reliance on depth and collective responsibility.
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