It is important to keep in mind that they had the exact same record through 13 games at this point last year. They got hot in November.
Certain things have improved to this point. They have been better at five-on-five in terms of controlling play. Their defense is clearly better. Their goaltending is better.
I am not sure you can point to a single game this season and say Matthews has been the best player on the ice... he has not dominated a game yet.
They are adjusting to a new style of play. Matthews and Marner stopped dumping the puck in as much.
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