"He has been excellent all year. He's had different partners throughout the season, with Tanev being out. It doesn't change his game. He just does all of the dirty work for us every night and goes up against the top lines. He has been excellent for us."
"It's a lot of confidence. Coming out of the break, we have to be prepared and ready to go. We have some catching up to do here. Three wins going into a break are a good boost for our team. I'm proud of our team and the way they competed on the road trip."
"That is part of the game, right? Even more so in Toronto. They understand that, I think. You can't read all of it. You have to avoid it as best as you can. It is hard, I know. I know it is out there, and you're going to see and hear it, but that is part of being a good pro. Those are things you have to put"
The Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2, improving their record to 27-21-9. The team was highly competitive from the start, backed by strong goaltending and effective special teams. Jake McCabe has provided consistent defensive reliability, adapting to partner changes while taking on top-line matchups and doing the heavy defensive work. A three-game win streak entering the break boosted team confidence but also emphasized the need to prepare for tough post-break opponents. The Olympic break and potential injuries introduce uncertainty in standings. Capitalizing on power plays and managing trade-deadline distractions are important priorities.
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