"I thought it had a huge impact. I am not sure exactly what started it. I didn't ask him. But he took off a good player for five minutes. He is a good player himself, but those are just the things he is capable of doing. He is a big guy who can handle himself and is physical. I thought the guys really fed off it. We were really physical after that fight."
"When I watch it, and I am looking at it, it is just more direct and crisp. The passes are better. They're not looking for a different option. It's just, "make that play." Pucks are going to the net, and we're recovering and resetting them again. That is the biggest difference I see right now on the power play, and then the goals"
Toronto beat New Jersey 4-0, improving to 18-15-6. All players contributed and executed assigned roles. Joseph Woll delivered strong goaltending and the team defended to preserve a shutout attempt. Matthew Knies fought Nico Hischier, removing a key opponent for five minutes and sparking increased physical play and momentum. Special teams were decisive; the power play became more direct and crisp with better passes and net-front presence leading to goals. Penalty kill executed well during late 6-on-5 pressure, blocking shots and clearing rebounds. Confidence increased as players buy into the system and execute plays more consistently.
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