""For me, it is puck management," Berube said during his post-game media availability. "I thought our puck management was really good tonight. We made really good decisions with it. We moved it well. We kept our shifts short. We talked about how it is important to keep your shifts short here, and the guys did a really good job of it.""
"The Leafs did look a whole lot more thoughtful with the puck on their stick. No terrible low-percentage plays or just having it dribble off their blade under the slightest bit of pressure from the opposing team -- just real, smart hockey. And Toronto needed to be smart with what chances they were able to have. The game finished with the Avalanche ahead in the shot counter 34-32,"
William Nylander scored the overtime game-winner after the team battled back from multiple deficits to stay in playoff contention. Head coach Craig Berube credited superior puck management and short shifts for controlling play and limiting mistakes. The Leafs avoided low-percentage plays and moved the puck decisively under pressure. Colorado led shots 34-32, but the Avalanche held a 71-54 advantage in shot attempts and dominated high-danger chances 12-5. Bobby McMann led with six shots and an off-the-rush goal to tie the game. Eight Leafs registered at least two shots and seven had four or more shot attempts, reflecting balanced offensive pressure.
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