Toronto Maple Leafs Make Questionable Lineup Change Amid Three-Game Losing Streak
The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost three games in a row, and tonight, they are set to take on the New Jersey Devils who are hungry to get a win for Sheldon Keefe.
After a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been tasked with rallying the troops and getting the squad out of their recent funk.
Toronto Maple Leafs to take on the New Jersey Devils tonight
Tonight will be a great opportunity to do just that as the Maple Leafs take on the New Jersey Devils for the third time this season.
The Devils are coached by former Toronto bench boss Sheldon Keefe, who has yet to win a game against his former team.
Needless to say, the Devils are going to be highly motivated to go out there and give their head coach a win.
As for Berube, he made some line changes at practice on Wednesday that certainly leave a whole lot to be desired.
Pacioretty-Tavares-Nylander
McMann-Domi-Robertson
Holmberg-Kampf-Lorentz
Dewar, Reaves
McCabe-Tanev
Rielly-Myers
Ekman-Larsson--Timmins
Benoit-Hakanpaa
Woll
Hildeby
The lines have essentially gone back to the status quo, with Matthew Knies playing alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.
Furthermore, Max Pacioretty is back on the second line where he will play with William Nylander and John Tavares.
As for Steven Lorentz, the first-line experiment was a bust and he is now back to playing on the fourth line with David Kampf and Pontus Holmberg.
Ultimately, these changes aren't exactly inspirational. However, they have had success with this lineup throughout the early parts of the season, so perhaps they can find the magic again.
Either way, this game is a must-win if the Leafs want to keep their lead in the Atlantic Division.
