Paul Maurice on the challenge of shutting down the Leafs' stars: "We're not stopping Matthews or these guys... They're all going to generate offense... The question is how much do you give them on top of that?"

Paul Maurice discussed the challenges of facing Toronto's star players and acknowledged significant changes in both teams compared to their previous playoff matchup. He reflected on lessons learned during their past encounter, emphasizing that past experiences hold limited value. Maurice highlighted the changes in player lineups and coaching styles, which affect the dynamics of the current series. He asserted that while one cannot completely 'shut down' top talents like Matthews and Marner, disrupting their play is crucial, as demonstrated by their regular season and playoff performances.

The key is that you are not shutting anybody down... The greatness of these players at the top end of the league, a...

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