After the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks, Craig Berube highlighted the team's improved performance in the second period, particularly benefiting from offensive contributions and a crucial power-play goal. Key players included the strong McMann-Domi-Robertson line and defense partners Tanev and McCabe, who excelled in both defensive duties and offensive support. Berube noted the importance of establishing a forecheck after a lackluster first period and praised his players' collective efforts to secure the win, indicating a balanced team performance.
We picked it up after the first period and started to get some offensive-zone time and establish our forecheck. It was fine - we defended well - but we didn't get any offense going.
They were really good tonight. Max was on pucks, making good plays with the puck. [Robertson] was driving the net and scored a nice goal.
They defend well. They block shots and make simple plays with the puck. They are in good positions to be on the offensive side of things and be plus players.
It's the dirty work they do with the physical play, blocking shots, and defending the front of our net. They are really good at it.
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