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Maple Leafs Fire Assistant Marc Savard, Hand Power Play to Derek Lalonde and Halt Slide With 6-3 Win

GM Brad Treliving reinforced Craig Berube’s job security, saying no significant trades are planned.

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom celebrates a goal with the bench (Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images)
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Overview

  • Toronto dismissed assistant Marc Savard after the power play fell to the NHL’s worst mark, reported around 13.3 percent in December coverage.
  • Assistant coach Derek Lalonde has been tasked with repairing the special teams; the unit went 0-for-2 against Pittsburgh with limited time.
  • The Leafs beat the Penguins 6-3 to stop a three-game losing streak that followed a road trip where they were outscored 14-4.
  • Max Domi ended a 23-game goal drought with the winner, and Chris Tanev returned from a 23-game absence to bolster the blue line.
  • Treliving said Auston Matthews has not requested a trade and indicated no major moves are imminent, with the NHL trade moratorium in effect until Dec. 28.