Craig Berube on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner returning to the Leafs after their 4 Nations experience: "I firmly believe they benefitted a lot from being in those situations"

As the Leafs get ready for their match against the Hurricanes, coach Craig Berube emphasizes the necessity of simplifying their game and handling pressure better. He mentions starting Anthony Stolarz for the game following a break to get him back into rhythm. The team is also looking to Alex Steeves, who has excelled in the minors, to contribute positively. Berube acknowledges past mistakes against Carolina and stresses the importance of improving team strategies in future matchups.

Berube: 'I think we shot ourselves in the foot in that game. We played a good first period... but they come at you. They are a pressure team.'

Berube: 'When he came back and played, he didn't end up playing in the last game, so he has had a lot of time off. We wanted to get him back there.'

Berube: 'He has the capability of putting the puck in the net, for sure. He is an effort player who works extremely hard and is competitive.'

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