Leafs coach urges defense improvement after recent losses

Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Mike Van Ryn addressed the team's defense corps during practice on Monday. This comes after the team lost five of their last six games and fell in the Atlantic Division standings. The Maple Leafs, once at the top of the division, are now close to dropping into a Wild Card spot. The Ottawa Senators are just four points behind, intensifying the pressure. Brandon Carlo has been a standout player recently, while Chris Tanev is still regaining form after an injury. Morgan Rielly's performance has been lacking, prompting the need for improvement as playoffs approach.