After the Maple Leafs lost to the San Jose Sharks in a shootout, coach Craig Berube reflected on the game, acknowledging both positives, like a late comeback, and negatives, such as a poor first period. He noted that the team struggled to match the Sharks' quick pace early on, possibly affected by travel fatigue. Berube also mentioned improvements in special teams but criticized mistakes, particularly a shorthanded goal allowed. Auston Matthews echoed these sentiments, expressing dissatisfaction with the team's pace and puck management throughout the match.
We had a lot of good looks that didn't go in in OT. We didn't play well in the first period. They were all over us.
We made some mistakes. We all have to be better, goalie included. It is just not good enough.
The power play was good again. I didn't like the shorthanded goal. That shouldn't happen. It is another mistake that led to the loss.
The special teams penalty trouble we got into—it needs to be better.
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