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Knies has been on a roll lately, collecting five points in his last two games and now sitting tied with John Tavares for second in team scoring with 13 points in 10 games. More than the numbers, though, it’s the way he’s producing that stands out. He’s playing to his strengths — strong on the puck, hard on retrievals, and fearless around the crease. At just 22, Knies is becoming a tone-setter for the Maple Leafs — a player whose energy and effort pull others into the fight. He’s exactly the kind of young forward Berube wants leading the charge: powerful, competitive, and willing to get his hands dirty below the dots. What’s Next for the Maple Leafs? The Maple Leafs hit the road Wednesday for the first half of a back-to-back, starting in Columbus with a chance to stretch their win streak to three games. For Berube, the message will be about habits — sharp exits, physical engagement, and sustained time in the offensive zone. If Domi and Knies keep driving the play the way they did against Calgary, Toronto might finally be finding its rhythm — the hard way, through structure and effort. It wasn’t a perfect game against the Flames. Calgary’s goals — including one from rookie Samuel Honzek — came off turnovers and defensive breakdowns that continue to haunt the Maple Leafs. But the difference now is in how they respond. For the second straight outing, Toronto stayed composed after mistakes, kept pushing, and found a way to win. Good Luck to Both Toronto Teams Tonight Tonight offers a rare bit of symmetry in Toronto sports. The Toronto Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series, while the Maple Leafs visit the Blue Jackets in Columbus. Last night marked the 32-year, six-day anniversary of both teams winning on the same October night. Oct. 23, 1993, was the night Joe Carter hit his iconic home run to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6. Last night, it was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. For the Maple Leafs, that night, Mark Osborne scored the team’s only two goals, and Felix (the Cat) Potvin shut out the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road, 2-0. It doesn’t happen often, but if it did again tonight, two Toronto victories on the same evening would feel like more than a coincidence. Maybe even a sign that something special is stirring across the city’s sports landscape.
