Max Pacioretty and Craig Berube Open Up About Maple Leafs' Recent Dip in Play Quality
Veteran Max Pacioretty and Craig Berube open up about the Maple Leafs' recent stretch of disappointing hockey.
As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, following a much-needed three-day holiday break, it's clear that the team needed the rest. The Leafs have been in a slump recently, posting a 5-5-0 record in their last 10 games, which is underwhelming for the team this season.
Veteran forward Max Pacioretty believes the break will be beneficial for the team.
As per David Alter of The Hockey News, here's what Pacioretty had to say:
Pacioretty also sees this stretch as a valuable learning experience for the team moving forward.
Head coach Craig Berube also weighed in on the Leafs' recent struggles, expressing confidence that the team can correct its issues moving forward.
The Maple Leafs were fully rested for their game against the Red Wings, though they still had to play without superstar forward Auston Matthews, who remains sidelined with an injury.
The result of Friday's game was a good one for the Leafs, who picked up the 5-2 win thanks to a Mitch Marner natural hat trick, moving back into a tie with Florida for 1st in the Atlantic Division.
Joseph Woll started in goal, which means that Matt Murray is slated to start on Saturday against the Washington Capitals.
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