"After their OT loss on Long Island Saturday night, the Leafs are back home and set to host the rival Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena for the first time since Game 7 last spring. 41 down, 41 left to go. Both teams are at the midway point of their respective regular season slates. Florida's two points up on Toronto. Suffice it is to say, there was a ton to talk about on the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take."
"In the absence of Jake McCabe, as a collective, the Leafs d-core will need to step up. That's a massive loss. McCabe's been a monster this season. Prior to puck drop, the Leafs will honour Auston Matthews for passing Mats Sundin over the weekend as the franchise's all-time leader in goals. Following that discussion, Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger stopped by for a chat. Firstly, we hit on Canada's continued struggles on the World Juniors."
Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena to host the Florida Panthers, marking the first home meeting since last spring's Game 7. Both teams sit at the midpoint of the regular season, with Florida two points ahead of Toronto. Canada was eliminated from the World Juniors by Czechia for the third straight year and secured bronze, prompting debate about the national program. Bob Pulford and David Branch passed away. The Leafs beat Florida 4-1 on December 2, but Florida is getting healthier; Seth Jones will not play and Jake McCabe's absence forces Toronto's defense to step up. Auston Matthews will be honoured for becoming the franchise's all-time goals leader. Chris Pronger commented on World Juniors, Matthews' play, and Morgan Rielly.
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