Craig Berube, the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, mentioned that forward Max Domi has elevated his performance to "a whole new level," as reported. The Hockey News' Nick Barden from Toronto .
"His level of aggression has significantly increased. He’s embodying the player we envision, constantly engaging with opponents, causing disruptions, utilizing his quickness, and making impactful plays," Berube added.
Although Domi has had a challenging season with only 28 points in 59 games, he recently demonstrated an uptick in his offensive performance. From March 1 onwards, he managed to score five points over eight matches. Alongside this progress, he continues to exhibit his typical determination, strong hitting game, and reliable 51.2% success rate at winning faceoffs throughout the year.
Thanks to his enhanced performance, Toronto’s third line consisting of Domi, Bobby McMann, and Nick Robertson is starting to gel as the playoffs approach. The trio amassed seven points during Monday’s match against the Flames.
A seasoned player with 720 games under his belt, Domi boasts an impressive tally of 445 career points. Last season alone saw him notch 47 points across 80 matches. In postseasons past, he's contributed another 26 points from 50 contests. With three more seasons remaining on his deal at an average annual value of $3.75 million, seeing his enhanced performance bodes well for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they set their sights on upcoming playoffs and future campaigns.
Elsewhere in the Atlantic:
- The Senators' Nick Jensen sat out his second consecutive match because of a lower-body injury, according to reports. The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie . The 34-year-old defender has been a key figure in his first season in Ottawa, posting 19 points and a plus-17 rating. He averages a hefty 20:20 average ice time per game and has recorded 74 blocked shots. Ottawa received defenseman Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick in a trade with the Capitals that saw defenseman Jakob Chychrun head to Washington. Jensen’s availability will be key for the Senators as they fight for a place in the playoffs down the stretch run. Prior to Tuesday night’s 6-3 loss to against the Canadians, the Senators were winners of their last six games and find themselves in the first wild-card spot in the east.
- Before the team's practice on Tuesday, Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle took part in skating sessions, as reported by TSN. The 23-year-old player was seen on the ice. had surgery for a torn quadriceps tendon In late January. He got back onto the ice on March 7, though his return remains uncertain. Throughout the season, in 44 matches, he tallied 14 points, 100 blocks, and 67 hits.
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