"It's a tough loss for the Maple Leafs, as Nylander leads the team in scoring with with 14 goals and 41 points in 33 games. Toronto's star winger left Saturday's game shortly after this incident: Nylander was mired in a month-long scoring slump, before exploding against the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 23 with a two-goal, four-point performance."
"Cowan is now afforded another chance to remain in the lineup, and he's been one of the Leafs' most impactful players during his rookie season. The 20-year-old has posted four goals and 11 points in 26 games. Cowan was rendered a healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs' past three games, a decision that drew criticism from fans and analysts alike."
"The conversations with him (have been) we won last game, just be patient," Berube said of Cowan, prior to Saturday's game. "But we definitely do not want him sitting out too long. That's not good for his growth. I think he helps us. I think he's a good player and he's only gonna get better."
Easton Cowan returns to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup in William Nylander's spot while no other roster changes are made. William Nylander leads the team with 14 goals and 41 points in 33 games and left Saturday's game shortly after an incident. Nylander endured a month-long scoring slump before posting a two-goal, four-point performance against Pittsburgh on December 23. Cowan, 20, has four goals and 11 points in 26 games and had been a healthy scratch for the past three games. Coaching conversations stressed patience and avoiding long benchings to support Cowan's development. Toronto will face Atlantic-leading Detroit led by Moritz Seider.
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