Matthews, Marner Have New Linemate As Leafs Shuffle Lines After Consecutive Losses
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The Maple Leafs have made some significant changes to the forward group on Monday, giving Matthews, Marner a new linemate following back-to-back losses.
The Leafs returned to practice on Monday following a full day off on Sunday, and Berube shocked many by making significant line changes to the forward group ahead of line rushes.
Lorentz has carved out a role for himself on the Leafs' fourth line and is one of just four Leafs to play every game this season -- an impressive feat in and of itself with the fourth line constantly rotating players.
The 6'4 forward has 4 goals and 9 points in 44 games this season and has an opportunity surpass his career-high 19 points, which he collected with the San Jose Sharks a couple of seasons ago. If Lorentz is able to stick next to Matthews and Marner by continuing to play his game, he should have no trouble reaching that mark.
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