"All in all, we were in good spirits to kick off the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take as we looked back at Saturday night's chaotic 4-3 come-from-behind OT win in Winnipeg. This team's playing with so much PASSION right now. Unfortunately, because of the hole they dug from themselves early in the season, they need to keep winning. They had to have that one, and good on them, they found a way to get the job done."
"Believe it or not, the Leafs actually revealed what William Nylander's been dealing with the last month or so. Following Monday's morning skate, Craig Berube disclosed that it's a groin issue. Furthermore, he had no timetable for a potential return. Weirdly enough, the Leafs are 7-2-2 in 11 outings so far this season without Nylander. Additionally, Matthew Knies, who's been dealing with a lower body injury, will be a game-time decision."
"Once again, Auston Matthews was sensational. The Leafs captain notched a goal and an assist. He's up to 10 goals and 17 points over his past 11 outings. Meantime, Oliver Ekman-Larsson was outstanding, too. The Swede tallied a goal and two helpers. We gave him some love. By far, he's been Toronto's best blueliner this season. On top of that, we raved about Scott Laughton's leadership and Craig Berube losing his mind on the officials as he walked off the ice following the game."
Craig Berube's Maple Leafs are 9-1-3 since December 23 and begin a five-game homestand after a 2-1-1 road trip. Toronto completed a chaotic 4-3 come-from-behind overtime win in Winnipeg, with Max Domi scoring the OT winner and Auston Matthews recording a goal and an assist. William Nylander has been sidelined by a groin issue with no timetable for return, and the club is 7-2-2 without him this season. Matthew Knies is a game-time decision due to a lower-body injury. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has emerged as Toronto's best defenseman while Scott Laughton has shown leadership and the team has regained swagger and conviction.
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