"The Leafs will try to build off whatever that game was the other night in Chicago. They found a job to get the two points, but obviously, it masked some serious deficiencies with this squad right now. It would be nice to get the big boys going. William Nylander's goalless in eight, John Tavares has 1 goal in his past 11 outings, and Matthew Knies has three in his last 18 games."
"With that in mind, Bruce Boudreau stopped by to preview the match-up. Firstly, he played the role of Craig Berube and disclosed what his messaging to the team would be ahead of this game against an unhappy Capitals squad. Then, we talked Craig Berube. Is his message still getting through? Has the team quit on their coach? Gabby had a great line about the team lacking energy, and how they look like they're taking sleeping pills prior to a game."
Dennis Hildeby will get the start as the Maple Leafs visit the Washington Capitals for a second meeting in under a month. Toronto secured a win in Chicago that masked roster deficiencies: William Nylander is goalless in eight, John Tavares has one goal in 11 games, and Matthew Knies has three goals in 18 outings. Washington is coming off consecutive losses in which they were outscored 10-1. Both teams rank near the bottom on the power play (Leafs 30th, Capitals 28th). The game begins a three-games-in-four-days road stretch for Toronto. Bruce Boudreau addressed messaging, team energy, and the struggling power play.
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