"Nicolas Roy, Bobby McMann, Dakota Joshua, and Nick Robertson all broke out of lengthy goal slumps, helping lead the Leafs to a 7-2 blowout. The effort was there, they executed on grade-A chances, and they chased Penguins starter Arturs Silovs. However, there's still plenty to clean up on the defensive end as the structure in the D-zone continues to be a work in progress, but let's focus on some positives as the convincing victory was one of the Leafs best games of the season."
"Easton Cowan was back on the scoresheet against the Pens, showing off some chemistry with William Nylander on a fancy give-and-go. Cowan had another strong game and continues to learn on the fly as a top-six rookie. You can tell with the plays he can make in tight spaces and his hockey IQ that big things are ahead for the former first-round pick."
The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins as Nicolas Roy, Bobby McMann, Dakota Joshua, and Nick Robertson ended lengthy goal droughts. The team executed on high-quality chances and chased starter Arturs Silovs, though defensive structure in the D-zone requires improvement. Easton Cowan displayed chemistry with William Nylander and continued strong play as a top-six rookie. Oliver Ekman-Larsson extended his point streak to nine games but exited in the third period with an injury. Dennis Hildeby provided a solid midgame start, and Max Domi returned with flashes of playmaking while needing more consistent effort and discipline.
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