"The Toronto Maple Leafs got a jolt of energy Tuesday night from the return of Brandon Carlo. The Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1, while Carlo helped stabilize the defence core, and gave Morgan Rielly some much-needed help on the blueline. Tuesday night's win was one of the most complete performances Toronto has put together all season. Even without William Nylander in the lineup, the Maple Leafs controlled the pace and rarely let Florida find sustained momentum."
"The Maple Leafs and Carlo had a dominant game from start to finish. Carlo was a +2 on the night. Carlo is not a player that will show up on the scoresheet, but is the type of stay-at-home defenceman that every team needs to win games. Carlo plays heavy minutes while supporting a struggling Morgan Rielly on the defensive side of the puck. If the Maple Leafs want to get back into the playoff picture, they will need this pair to be dependable."
Brandon Carlo returned and energized Toronto's lineup as the Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1. Carlo stabilized the defensive corps and relieved Morgan Rielly, finishing +2 while logging heavy minutes. Carlo plays as a stay-at-home defenceman who limits opponents' clean looks at five-on-five and helps shut plays down at the blue line. Rielly showed marked improvement when paired with Carlo, allowing more offensive freedom. Questions remain about the trade that sent Fraser Minten and a first-round pick away, but Carlo has potential to regain his Boston form and justify the deal. The win strengthens Toronto's playoff chase and sends a message to the division.
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