Toronto Maple Leafs excel due to Scott Laughton's addition

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a strong performance against the Calgary Flames, winning 6-2. Coach Craig Berube's lineup change, featuring new player Scott Laughton, played a key role in this success. Captain Auston Matthews led the charge, while the team's power play and penalty kill units also excelled. Laughton, who joined the team at the trade deadline, made a significant impact. Although he was placed on the fourth line, he remained positive and was among the team's top players in ice time. Toronto’s approach to the fourth line has changed. Instead of traditional enforcers, they now use their fourth line more for offense and defense. This flexibility allows them to adjust their strategy during games. Laughton’s versatility makes him a valuable asset, as he can fill different roles as needed. Since joining Toronto, Laughton has not yet scored but has performed well in other areas, winning 60% of face-offs and adding six blocks and 13 hits. This season, he has a total of 27 points from 65 games played between Toronto and Philadelphia. He is under contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.