GAME DAY REPORT: Leafs shuffle lines, Matthews on the third line?

Mike Babcock shuffled his lines this morning.

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GAME DAY REPORT: Leafs shuffle lines, Matthews on the third line?
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Leafs shuffle lines.  Matthews on the third line?

The Toronto Maple leafs are leading the round one Stanley Cup playoff series 2-1.  According to Kristen Shilton, the lines during the morning skate have been moved.  The former top line with Zack Hyman, Auston Matthews and William Nylander has now become the third line.   It is questionable as to why head coach Mike Babcock would make this change.  It seems as if the lines have been working as Toronto leads the series.  Nonetheless, every game has resulted in overtime. 

Though the offensive lines have been moved, all line mates remain the same.  Moreover, the defensive lines have not changed.  Also, it is important to remember that the lines could be switched back to their original form before tonight’s game.  As of now though, the lines are as follows:

Komarov – Kadri – Brown

James Van Riemsdyk – Bozak - Marner

Hyman - Matthews - Nylander

Martin – Boyle - Kapanen

Will this line shift mix up the Washington Caps and result in another win for Toronto, possibly a win in regulation?



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