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Leafs Shake Up Lines Amid Losing Skid
21 Dec
Summary
- Domi scratched for second time, struggling with low goals for percentage.
- Rookie Easton Cowan promoted to top line with Matthews and Knies.
- Leafs lost three of last four games, now one point from last.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is implementing substantial lineup adjustments in a bid to revitalize his struggling team. Max Domi has been scratched for the second time this season, marking his absence from the game against the Nashville Predators due to a difficult season marked by a low goals for percentage. Matias Maccelli is set to take his place in the lineup.
These changes extend beyond Domi, with Calle Järnkrok entering for Steven Lorentz on the fourth line and Philippe Myers joining the bottom defense pair for Henry Thrun. Notably, rookie Easton Cowan has been elevated to the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, a move that acknowledges his consistently energetic performances.
The Maple Leafs have endured a rough patch, losing three of their last four games, including a significant 4-0 shutout loss. With the team now perilously close to last place in the Eastern Conference, Berube aims to address what he identifies as "tentativeness" in the team's play, hoping these strategic shifts will spark a much-needed winning streak.
