Craig Berube on the final Leafs vs. Habs matchup of the season: "I know they played last night, but throw it out the window... It is not going to matter"

Ahead of the crucial matchup against the Canadiens, Craig Berube addressed the challenges posed by fielding only five defensemen. He emphasized the need for forwards to contribute defensively and mentioned the potential for increased roles for players like Philippe Myers. Additionally, Berube noted William Nylander's reduced ice time, acknowledging it as part of game strategy rather than an issue. The conversation also touched on the Leafs' rivalry with the Canadiens, underscoring the importance of player adaptability in high-pressure situations.

When you have five defensemen like that, our forwards are going to have to work tonight. They have to do a good job of helping out.

With five defensemen, he is going to play more and in situations he's probably not used to.

William Nylander hasn't played the same number of minutes as usual in the past couple of games. What are you seeing within his game?

I might have played D in junior, too.

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