Head Coach Craig Berube Identifies a Clear and Unlikely Standout in Leafs' Loss to Florida

While the Maple Leafs came up on the wrong end of a 3-2 decision to the Florida Panthers on Thursday evening, there were some positives in the game -- notably Max Domi's big night, highlighted by a huge hit, a dominant fight and a huge goal, all of which should give him some confidence.

Leafs head coach Craig Berube was very quick to celebrate Domi's big night during his post-game comments, identifying the 2nd generation Maple Leaf as someone who really stood out.

During the third period, Berube actually thought so highly of Domi's game that he had actually shifted him back to the middle of the ice where he could cover more of the ice and have a larger impact on the game.

The newly-acquired Laughton received a bit of a bump up the roster with Tavares and Nylander in an attempt to get him going, but to no avail. Laughton is slowly becoming adjusted to the new system, though, so it's only a matter of time before he settles in and deploys his full range of skills.

The timing of Domi's breakout performance was very important for the Leafs with the playoffs looming. If Domi can continue to put forth that type of an effort as we approach, and especially enter the playoffs, that bodes really well for the Maple Leafs.