In their final game prior to the trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to compete against the formidable Vegas Golden Knights, who have an impressive home record. Coaches Bruce Cassidy and Craig Berube highlighted similarities in play styles between their teams and the recent opponent, New Jersey Devils. Cassidy noted improvements since their last encounter and emphasized the high expectations of both teams. Berube acknowledged the offensive threat posed by the Golden Knights, particularly their ability off the rush and the need for solid defense.
Bruce Cassidy on the similarities between the Golden Knights' last opponent, the New Jersey Devils, and the Maple Leafs: I think there are some similarities. They have some high-end talent that drives offense. Their bottom of the lineup is more north and south. Both teams have tried to balance how they play the game in terms of defending and managing the puck versus more of a wide-open style. It is working for both of them. They are both in the playoffs.
Cassidy on where his team stands now compared to when it lost in Toronto in November: Earlier in the year, we did not play well on the road, for whatever reason. We got that squared away a little bit better in the second half of the year. It will be interesting to see how tonight goes. We are a better team than we were then.
Craig Berube on the challenge presented by the Golden Knights: Very good team off the rush. They are strong and hang onto pucks. They defend well. They have big defensemen. It is a big team, so you are not going to get a lot of room out there. When you get your opportunities, you have to capitalize on them.
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