"However, Domi had his breakout performance on Tuesday against the Flames. He found the back of the net twice, including the game-winning goal with 2:04 remaining in the third period. Had it not been for Domi, the Maple Leafs most likely would have come up just short, giving them their fourth loss in the last five games. This breakout performance could be what gets him going and brings some consistency to the Leafs' offense."
"Coming into the season, Domi was expected to be an integral piece of the bottom six. He's been the center of the third line and was seen as one of those who could be their best offensive piece outside the top six. He was someone who could not only put the puck in the back of the net, but also get the rest of his line to get better on offense."
"So far, Domi's struggles have not only affected him but also the rest of the lines. According to Moneypuck, the line of Domi, Nick Robertson, and Bobby McMann has scored only once this season and allowed two goals. The advanced metrics are not much better, as they have an xGoals percentage of 63.6% and an xGoals per 60 Minutes of 2.61. These rank among the worst among the Leafs' lines."
Max Domi scored only once in the first nine games, that goal coming in the second game against the Red Wings, followed by a seven-game scoreless streak. He delivered a breakout performance against the Flames, scoring twice including a game-winning goal with 2:04 remaining in the third period. Domi's early struggles depressed the production of the third-line unit of Domi, Nick Robertson, and Bobby McMann, which has scored only once and allowed two goals. The trio's advanced metrics show a 63.6% xGoals percentage and 2.61 xGoals per 60, ranking among the worst Leafs lines. A hot Domi could transform Toronto's 3.5 goals-per-game offense from top-15 to top-five.
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