“I don’t think anyone’s surprised,” Suzuki said about the Leafs defensive performance. But the Canadiens, while vowing to be a “hungrier” team Tuesday for Game 4, must also clean up their own defensive play while competing harder on the forecheck and their net front game. It was a reference to the Leafs controlling play in the Montreal zone, which led to exhausted Canadiens defenders, and the Leafs swapping out forwards and defenceman to gain a better advantage. At one point in that second period, Toronto enjoyed a shift where they controlled the puck in the Montreal zone for 2:20. one on one they can move the puck well against you, and you have a tough time.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

Source: thestar May 25, 2021 17:02 UTC