"Special teams were the difference in the game. Gave up two PK goals in the first. For me, we gotta do a better job there at goal line plays. One was a lucky balance kind of, but our power play didn't create enough. We didn't do enough to generate anything tonight. 5-on-5 was probably a pretty even game, let me tell you. But special teams were the difference tonight."
"He's been very good. I've talked about him. He's been very good since he's been called up. He's done a lot of good things. Not just the points and the goals, it's the other side of the game. Very smart and positioned, does a good job. I think he's played extremely well for us."
The Leafs struggled against Anaheim, unable to build momentum despite a strong three-game stretch. Coach Berube identified special teams as the decisive factor, particularly two power-play goals allowed in the first period. While 5-on-5 play remained relatively even, the team lacked execution on the forecheck and failed to crash the net effectively for secondary scoring chances. Steven Lorentz scored in the second period, assisted by Bo Groulx, who has impressed since his AHL call-up with strong play beyond just points. The game also highlighted concerns about player response to a hit on Auston Matthews by Radko Gudas.
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