"Instead, as the team nears the end of a critical, potentially season-defining road trip, it's the unheralded players buried at the bottom of the roster who have stepped into the spotlight. From an unexpected contributor on the blue line to a suddenly energized third line, these overlooked pieces are the ones most responsible for the Leafs winning three of their last four games and breathing new life into a season that very much looked to be slipping away."
"After the steady, confident play of goaltender Joseph Woll, who has delivered terrific netminding since his debut, it's been obscure names helping the Maple Leafs dig their way out of their early-season funk. During the Leafs' recent victory over the Florida Panthers, it was waiver-wire pickup defenseman Troy Stecher who played a prominent role in the 4-1 win. Woll made an early-game save, assisted by defenseman Jake McCabe, who swept a trickling puck away from the Leafs' goal line, to thwart any Florida momentum."
Unheralded depth pieces have driven a recent Maple Leafs turnaround, producing three wins in four games. Joseph Woll supplied steady, confident goaltending and key saves that stabilized the team. Waiver-wire pickup Troy Stecher scored early against the Florida Panthers and has produced multiple points in recent contests. The Leafs scored the game's first goal in three straight games, reversing a trend of falling behind. Jake McCabe made a crucial defensive play to erase a Florida scoring chance. An energized third line and overlooked role players have provided timely contributions while top right-handed defensemen have been unavailable.
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