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TSN Toronto reporter Kristen Shilton checks in daily with news and notes on the Maple Leafs. The team held an 11 a.m. team meeting at Scotiabank Arena, ahead of facing the Edmonton Oilers at 7 p.m.and Mitch Marner have been linemates the last three seasons, they’ve often expressed a desire to see the partnership continue longer.
“With everything that he can bring to the table, he's probably the best player in the world,” Matthews said of McDavid. “It's always fun going against the other team's top players, especially [McDavid and] who've been on fire all year. They always present a challenge any time they're on the ice, so you have to make sure you're ready to go for sure.”
Tavares identified the middle of the ice as a critical area for the Leafs to key on when McDavid and Draisaitl are out, knowing it’s where they can really start to do damage. Prior to Muzzin’s injury, Marincin had been on a yo-yo all season between the Leafs and the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.
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