Leafs send a clear message to the Bruins with game-day roster change
The Leafs have a tough test ahead on Saturday night, facing off against the big, bad Boston Bruins. Tonight will mark the first meeting between the two teams since Brad Marchand injured Timothy Liljegren, so some have wondered whether or not the Leafs plan to take their pound of flesh. According to their one roster change, it appears as though they might.
While the top 3 forward lines remained untouched, Ryan Reaves drew back in on the 3rd line during line rushes on Saturday morning, wearing regular bottom-six white.
Defense pairs remained the same as last game, and Joseph Woll appears to be in line for his 4th straight start.
Knies-Matthews-Nylander
Bertuzzi-Tavares-Marner
Robertson-Domi-Jarnkrok
Gregor-Kampf-Reaves
McMann
Rielly-Brodie
Lagesson-McCabe
Benoit-Timmins
Lajoie
Woll (starter)
Jones
The primary goal should be to win the game, yes, but the Leafs should also aim to play a very physical game and put a bit of a target on Marchand's back. No, they don't need to intentionally hurt him, but they should definitely finish every single check on him just a little bit harder in an attempt to make his night a miserable one. If the opportunity presents itself, I'd love to see someone feed Marchand a couple of shots during a scrum, but otherwise, making it a long night for Marchand while also banking the 2 points should be the goal here.
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