"So, I'm not sure what they saw there. But, yeah, we found a way to stay disciplined, stuck together, and Domes [Max Domi] got us started there, started the game for us, and I thought we fed off it right away. Guys played physical."
"They said that I saw him coming, which I did, but, I don't know. I've got to watch the replay, I haven't seen it yet, I was too fired up there to watch it."
"I think the third period, they had to kill two penalties back-to-back. They do an incredible job, that's the sacrifice that they make. Blocking shots, doing the dirty work, they're rockstars on the penalty kill. So, they've been really good and we're going to need them moving forward here."
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1, earning two important Atlantic Division points. The matchup was chippy, and Scott Laughton was hit from behind into the boards by Eetu Luostarinen without a penalty call. Laughton voiced disbelief, sought an explanation from officials, and had not yet watched the replay. Laughton and Steven Lorentz played crucial roles on the penalty kill, blocking shots and killing consecutive penalties in the third period. Matthew Knies praised their sacrifice and effectiveness. Head coach Craig Berube agreed the hit should have been penalized but emphasized moving past it after securing the win.
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