Maple Leafs Reveal Head-Scratcher of a Lineup Decision Ahead of Game 6 in Florida

In Game 5, we saw Nicholas Robertson and David Kampf draw into the lineup for the first time in the second round, with Robertson scoring the lone goal in the Leafs' 6-1 loss.

Following the game, Berube made some surprising comments about the play of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, despite the pair being torched by the Toronto media and Leafs Nation for once again underperforming in a critical playoff game.

The expectation from Leafs Nation was that the duo should be separated to try and generate offense. Unfortunately, as the Leafs got into line rushes at the morning skate on Friday, Berube elected to keep the pair together while shuffling out Robertson and Kampf.

The moves came as a surprise to many with the Leafs' season on the line. As Matthews and Marner enter what could be their final game together, Leafs Nation is hopeful they will finally be able to contribute offensively in a Game 6.

As for the rest of the forward group, Robertson was swapped out for Calle Jarnkrok, while Pontus Holmberg draws back in for Kampf taking the wing on a line with John Tavares and William Nylander.

With all their cards on the table in this series, the Leafs will have to hope for the best possible outcome, as they'll need to be perfect from here on out to avoid being bounced from Round 2 by the Panthers for the second time in 3 seasons.