"Prior to Saturday's games, the Leafs sit 31th in the NHL with a conversion rate of 11.8% with the only teams behind them being the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. For a team with as many gifted weapons up front as they have, it is unfathomable for the Maple Leafs to be performing at a worse rate than the Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, and New York Islanders."
"The issue of the Leafs failing to draw penalties and get power play opportunities has been prevalent since the early days of the Auston Matthews and William Nylander era. Since both made their NHL debuts in the 2016-17 campaign, they rank 30th in penalties drawn per 60 and 29th in power play opportunities per game. Why this has been the case over this span of time is difficult to say, but this has been a problem that has persisted with Berube at the helm."
The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 31st in the NHL on the power play with an 11.8% conversion rate, trailing only the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. The result is surprising given the team's offensive talent and compares unfavorably with the Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators and New York Islanders. The Leafs have historically been among the league's top 10 on the man advantage and finished ninth last season despite a slow start. Since Auston Matthews and William Nylander debuted in 2016-17, the Leafs rank 30th in penalties drawn per 60 and 29th in power-play opportunities per game. Head coach Berube emphasizes execution on available chances while the team seeks more drawn calls.
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