Leafs shuffle forward lines again ahead of must-win Game 6 vs. Bruins
The Toronto Maple Leafs are doing more tweaking ahead of their second straight do-or-die game against the Boston Bruins.
Toronto trails the best-of-seven series 3-2 after winning a thrilling Game 5 in Boston, but despite the victory on Saturday, head coach Mike Babcock made some changes to the forward lines, which could be seen at Monday's morning skate.
Leafs lines at skate
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Hyman-Matthews-Brown
Marleau-Kadri-Marner
Johnsson-Plekanec-Nylander
JvR-Bozak-Kapanen
Center Nazem Kadri was reinserted into the second line alongside Mitch Marner and Patrick Marleau. Tomas Plekanec, who had served on the second line, was moved between Andreas Johnsson and William Nylander.
It's expected that Kadri, Marner, and Marleau will be tasked with shutting down the Bruins' top unit of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, and David Pastrnak, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
Kadri had an assist and four shots in his return from a three-game suspension on Saturday. Game 6 goes Monday night in Toronto.