Maple Leafs face challenge stopping Nathan MacKinnon tonight
The Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up to face the Colorado Avalanche tonight at Scotiabank Arena. This matchup features two top teams in the NHL, both looking to improve their standings ahead of the playoffs. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube is aware that stopping Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is no easy task. MacKinnon is currently leading the NHL in points. When asked how his team plans to handle him, Berube joked that he isn't sure, inviting anyone with a solution to share it before the game. The Maple Leafs are just two points behind the Florida Panthers for first place in the Atlantic Division. A victory over the Avalanche would boost their confidence significantly as they approach the final games of the season. Berube has emphasized the need for his players to show more urgency. They responded well in their last game, winning against Calgary with a score of 6-2. Now, as they face another strong opponent, the team will need to put in a full 60-minute effort to have a chance at victory.