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Craig Berube on keeping Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner together for Game 6: "I trust them and believe in them"

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Craig Berube on Max Domi's hit on Aleksander Barkov at the end of Game 4: "The Kulikov hit on Marner was ten times worse"

Craig Berube on the Leafs' shutout loss to the Panthers in Game 4: "The guys played hard... It is a tough series... They are a very good team, and it is a battle"

The Maple Leafs' penalties and missed opportunities hindered their performance in Game 4 against the Panthers.

Craig Berube on rebounding from the Leafs' tough Game 3 overtime loss: "We were always prepared for a long series... We have an opportunity to go into Game 4 and get a split"

Matchups can shift from home to road, but their impact can vary.

Auston Matthews needs to focus on hitting the net more consistently.

Joseph Woll faces challenges in puck handling but has room for improvement.

The team must better manage player shifts in critical overtime situations.

Craig Berube on Joseph Woll's performance in the Leafs' Game 3 loss to Florida: "He was really good... I don't love the fourth goal, but other than that, he was solid"

The team's inability to maintain puck possession in the second period compromised their game plan against the Panthers.

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Craig Berube on what gives him confidence in his Leafs team ahead of Game 7: "What I saw in Game 6 in Florida and in Game 6 in Ottawa"

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Craig Berube on keeping Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner together for Game 6: "I trust them and believe in them"

Craig Berube on Max Domi's hit on Aleksander Barkov at the end of Game 4: "The Kulikov hit on Marner was ten times worse"

Coach Craig Berube remains unfazed by Max Domi's hit on Barkov, focusing instead on players' performance and the competitive nature of the series.

Craig Berube on the Leafs' shutout loss to the Panthers in Game 4: "The guys played hard... It is a tough series... They are a very good team, and it is a battle"

The Maple Leafs' penalties and missed opportunities hindered their performance in Game 4 against the Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on rebounding from the Leafs' tough Game 3 overtime loss: "We were always prepared for a long series... We have an opportunity to go into Game 4 and get a split"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on Joseph Woll's performance in the Leafs' Game 3 loss to Florida: "He was really good... I don't love the fourth goal, but other than that, he was solid"

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Craig Berube on the Leafs' progress since he was hired one year ago today: "The leadership group has grown... Our team has great buy-in... That is why it works"

Matthew Knies is crucial to the team's postseason success, but his current status remains uncertain.

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Craig Berube on the Leafs' slow start in a brutal Game 5 performance: "It is hard to explain it... We all have to be better, myself included"

The team's poor performance and slow start significantly impacted the game, leading to a disappointing loss.

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Craig Berube on adjustments for Game 5 vs. the Panthers: "We have to find a way to get through that swarm in their zone, especially off our forecheck"

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Craig Berube on Max Domi's OT game-winner in Game 2: "Very happy for Max, and Simon Benoit made a great play on it"

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Craig Berube on the challenge presented by the Senators: "You're not going to get any easy ice against them. None. It is going to be a battle."

Craig Berube on the Leafs' slow start in a brutal Game 5 performance: "It is hard to explain it... We all have to be better, myself included"

The team's poor performance and slow start significantly impacted the game, leading to a disappointing loss.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on adjustments for Game 5 vs. the Panthers: "We have to find a way to get through that swarm in their zone, especially off our forecheck"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on Max Domi's OT game-winner in Game 2: "Very happy for Max, and Simon Benoit made a great play on it"

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Craig Berube on the challenge presented by the Senators: "You're not going to get any easy ice against them. None. It is going to be a battle."

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Craig Berube on the Panthers' "mean" game: "Are they mean? They are physical and in your face the whole game, but I don't necessarily think it is mean... We are physical, too"

Mitch Marner's new parenthood inspires positivity as the playoffs continue.

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Brad Treliving on the reports about Mitch Marner's situation: "We are aligned with Mitch... We want to keep Mitch here a long time... I support Mitch 1,000%"

Craig Berube on the Panthers' "mean" game: "Are they mean? They are physical and in your face the whole game, but I don't necessarily think it is mean... We are physical, too"

Mitch Marner's new parenthood inspires positivity as the playoffs continue.

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Brad Treliving on the reports about Mitch Marner's situation: "We are aligned with Mitch... We want to keep Mitch here a long time... I support Mitch 1,000%"

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How is the Battle of Ontario matchup game playing out through four games?

The Maple Leafs' strategy focuses on defense and careful matchups to maintain leads against the Senators.

Craig Berube on Simon Benoit contributing to two straight Leafs playoff OT goals: "Benny has made huge strides this year... Always great when a guy like him scores a big goal like that"

Craig Berube praised Simon Benoit for his growth and key overtime goal, emphasizing the team's resilience and overall performance in the game.

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Craig Berube on the Leafs' second shootout loss to San Jose this season: "We all have to be better, goalie included.... It's just not good enough"

Craig Berube expresses mixed feelings about the team's performance following a loss, citing both late comeback efforts and early-game shortcomings.

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Craig Berube on Mitch Marner's shootout winner in Utah: "That is what he does: he comes through"

Craig Berube on the Leafs' second shootout loss to San Jose this season: "We all have to be better, goalie included.... It's just not good enough"

Craig Berube expresses mixed feelings about the team's performance following a loss, citing both late comeback efforts and early-game shortcomings.

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Craig Berube on Mitch Marner's shootout winner in Utah: "That is what he does: he comes through"

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Craig Berube on the red-hot Tavares line after the Leafs' blowout win over Philly: "Bobby (McMann) just adds so much speed and strength to the line"

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Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' performance in a 3-2 win over the Rangers: "A little lacklustre, in my opinion... We did a lot of good things defensively, but our forecheck just wasn't there"

Craig Berube on Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev chipping in offensively in the Leafs' 5-2 win over Chicago: "They have such good chemistry together and are so connected with each other"

The Maple Leafs improved their record to 35-20-2 after a 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks, demonstrating enhanced offensive play in the second period.

Craig Berube on the Leafs' 6-3 win over Carolina coming out of the break: "We backed up a little bit too much in the third and let them come at us, but I liked a lot of our game"

The Maple Leafs secured a victory with strong performances, but improvements in defensive aggression are necessary for future games.

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Craig Berube on the Leafs snapping their three-game slump vs. New Jersey: "Our offensive-zone play was a lot better because of movement and shot attempts... It was the biggest difference"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the red-hot Tavares line after the Leafs' blowout win over Philly: "Bobby (McMann) just adds so much speed and strength to the line"

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs' performance in a 3-2 win over the Rangers: "A little lacklustre, in my opinion... We did a lot of good things defensively, but our forecheck just wasn't there"

Craig Berube on Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev chipping in offensively in the Leafs' 5-2 win over Chicago: "They have such good chemistry together and are so connected with each other"

The Maple Leafs improved their record to 35-20-2 after a 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks, demonstrating enhanced offensive play in the second period.

Craig Berube on the Leafs' 6-3 win over Carolina coming out of the break: "We backed up a little bit too much in the third and let them come at us, but I liked a lot of our game"

The Maple Leafs secured a victory with strong performances, but improvements in defensive aggression are necessary for future games.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Craig Berube on the Leafs snapping their three-game slump vs. New Jersey: "Our offensive-zone play was a lot better because of movement and shot attempts... It was the biggest difference"

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Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' reduced goal-scoring rate: "He's getting the opportunities, and that hasn't really changed from last year... It's just not going in as much"

Auston Matthews is creating chances but experiencing a slower scoring pace; line changes may revitalise team performance.

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Craig Berube on the Leafs' wild 6-4 win over the Bruins: "What impressed me: We were up, then we were tied, but our game stayed the same... It didn't change"

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Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' progress towards a return: "There is no timeline, and I know we are all looking for one, but he's going in the right direction"

Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' reduced goal-scoring rate: "He's getting the opportunities, and that hasn't really changed from last year... It's just not going in as much"

Auston Matthews is creating chances but experiencing a slower scoring pace; line changes may revitalise team performance.

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Craig Berube on the Leafs' wild 6-4 win over the Bruins: "What impressed me: We were up, then we were tied, but our game stayed the same... It didn't change"

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Craig Berube on Auston Matthews' progress towards a return: "There is no timeline, and I know we are all looking for one, but he's going in the right direction"

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