"Berube is fair to point to a lack of confidence as a factor in why the power play is not clicking at the moment, especially in regards to their shot selection. But the struggles have more to do with their setup being too predictable, along with a lack of urgency. This Leafs team has a difficult time drawing calls to begin with, and it should be imperative to take full advantage of the opportunities they do get instead of killing off the clock."
"Right now, what I see when I watch it is that they're very unsure of themselves. Particularly the power play in the second period, we moved it well, but we don't take a shot. The shots are there and we're not taking them. Then when we do take a shot, it's probably the wrong time. They're not feeling too good about themselves out there. Gotta work through it, that's all you can do."
Toronto Maple Leafs power play production has collapsed, totaling only 10 man-advantage goals and ranking last in the NHL. Coaches Craig Berube and Marc Savard have tried multiple adjustments, including concentrating star forwards, swapping Morgan Rielly and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and returning to a five-forward setup, but results have not improved. The team struggles with predictability, low urgency, and poor shot selection that saps confidence and wastes opportunities. The Leafs also have difficulty drawing penalties, making conversion on power plays critical. Immediate improvement on the power play is essential to prevent the slump from defining the season.
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