"In their first season under head coach Craig Berube, the Toronto Maple Leafs seemed to finally carve out an identity, a team that blended structure, grit, and skill in a way that resonated with both fans and critics. As Year 2 unfolds, the numbers tell a different story. Beneath a comparable, but somewhat flattering record to the 2024-25 season, lies a confusing mix of statistics that paint a team both dominant and vulnerable, with commanding performances and chaos."
"The Maple Leafs can still score goals. During the Auston Matthews era, Toronto has consistently been a top goal-scoring team. They lead the league with 52 goals scored and their 3.71 goals per game ranks second behind the Anaheim Ducks. Missing from Berube's first season behind the bench is a consistent defensive structure and solid goaltending. The Leafs have given up 50 goals against, tied for seventh-worst in the NHL. Their 3.57 goals-against per game ranks fifth-worst league-wide."
In the second year under head coach Craig Berube, the Toronto Maple Leafs show conflicting metrics despite a similar record. The team leads the league with 52 goals and 3.71 goals per game, ranking second. Defensive structure and goaltending remain weak, with 50 goals against (tied seventh-worst) and 3.57 goals allowed per game (fifth-worst). Anthony Stolarz's even-strength save percentage is .898 (tied 38th) and only four of eleven starts reached .900. The power play sits at 11.8% (30th), while the penalty kill is 83.3% (11th). The team appears dominant offensively but vulnerable defensively.
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