"It is a little weird to be in this locker room and not the other one. But it is good to be back. I'm just trying to focus on the game now, and then after the game, I'll say hi to a couple of friends. A couple of them did, and they told me to keep my head up. We'll see what happens."
"We have to make sure we play a good team game, take care of special teams, and play a solid 60. It has been good. Obviously, getting more ice time helps. My strength is with the puck and trying to make plays, so it helps when you play a bit more and can get more touches."
The Maple Leafs travel to Salt Lake City to face a rested Utah Mammoth as they seek to extend an 11-game points streak. Matias Maccelli returns to his former locker room, noting the oddity but focusing on the game while acknowledging former teammates' encouragement. Maccelli identified Lawson Crouse as a physical matchup and said the Mammoth excel off the rush and on the power play, requiring disciplined team play and strong special teams. Increased ice time has improved Maccelli's puck play and confidence after healthy scratches. Coach Craig Berube credits Maccelli's improved confidence, puck management, defensive play, and physical strength in battles.
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