The Maple Leafs face the low-ranked Blackhawks with a chance to lead the Atlantic Division. Interim Blackhawks coach Anders Sorensen emphasized the importance of pride and motivation for players amidst a challenging season, where many are vying for their futures. Meanwhile, Craig Berube, the Maple Leafs' coach, highlighted focusing on their gameplay, addressing the Blackhawks' strong special teams, and leveraging the success of the Tavares-Nylander-Holmberg line from their previous match. The team's readiness to compete, particularly in a back-to-back situation after the break, is also a key concern.
That is a good question. You have pride, right? You have pride as a player. You have pride as a group... There are a lot of guys who are playing for their future here.
We have to focus on ourselves and how we want to start the game... They have good special teams with some guys who can put the puck in the net, starting with their guy, Bedard.
They had a great first period... They had good chemistry last night together. They had a strong game for us, and we'll need them to do the same tonight.
Getting that first game out of the way, the timing could be better today. A lot of times, in back-to-backs this year.
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