Craig Berube on how much the Leafs revisit their response to the Auston Matthews injury: "It's something we've talked about almost daily: getting in there for each other"

"It is something we've talked about almost daily: getting in there for each other, being physical, and being hard to play against. When someone takes advantage, like the other night with the goaltender in Buffalo, OEL was right in there, and we had everybody in there. That is what we need to look like all of the time."

"Sometimes, it is a wake-up call. It really is. I can't allude to that being why, but if I look back from that game on, how competitive we've been, and how physical we've been, it is a big difference."

"I love the iPads. These guys want the iPads after a shift when they've had a scoring opportunity, but they don't want the iPad when they screwed up defensively. That is when the assistant coach goes down and shows them. That is really what it is all about."

Craig Berube addressed the team's recent performance following Auston Matthews' injury, noting improved competitiveness and physicality since the incident. The coaching staff emphasizes daily discussions about supporting teammates and playing physical hockey, citing examples like the response in Buffalo. The team has earned five of six points post-injury, suggesting the event may have served as a wake-up call. Berube praised young players called up from the Marlies, including Bo Groulx and Quillan, for their contributions. He highlighted the value of a strong farm system for depth throughout the season. Regarding in-game technology, Berube expressed enthusiasm for iPad usage on the bench, noting players willingly review scoring opportunities but require coaching intervention for defensive mistakes.

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