EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 27 MIN
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Game 65 Preview: Lineups, Goaltenders, & Best Bets
from TheLeafsNation After Dark
Game 65 of the season sees the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Montreal Canadiens, and there are plenty of storylines heading into tonight’s matchup. Zack Phillips breaks down the expected lineup, including the possible NHL debut for Toronto Marlies leading scorer Beau Grewal, and what it means for the Leafs’ push to evaluate young talent down the stretch.With Craig Berube behind the bench and the Leafs falling out of the playoff picture, the question becomes whether the organization should start prioritizing development and roster evaluation. Should players like Easton Cowan, Jacob Quillan, and Nic Robertson get bigger opportunities? And should stars like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Matthew Knies, and John Tavares potentially receive rest as the team evaluates the future?Zack also dives into tonight’s projected forward lines, defensive pairings featuring Morgan Rielly, Brandon Carlo, and Jake McCabe, the goaltending matchup between Joseph Woll and Jakub Dobes, and closes things out with the Best Bets presented by bet365 for Leafs vs Canadiens.Make sure to subscribe to Leafs Nation and join us live after the game for Leafs Nation After Dark.#LeafsNation #MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #LeafsGamePreview #NHL #TorontoMapleLeafs #MontrealCanadiens #LeafsVsHabs #EastonCowan #AustonMatthewsChapters: 0:00 Intro – Leafs vs Canadiens Game Preview0:18 What Tonight’s Video Will Cover0:35 Beau Grewal Expected to Make NHL Debut1:01 Why the Leafs Should Prioritize Evaluating Young Players2:06 Craig Berube’s Coaching Dilemma3:19 Why Prospects Like Jacob Quillan Should Play More4:47 Should the Leafs Load Manage Their Stars?6:05 Matthews, Nylander, and Knies Injury Concerns7:21 Why a Top-5 Draft Pick Matters10:22 Projected Leafs Forward Lines11:06 Easton Cowan – Quillan – Nic Robertson Line Breakdown13:43 Grewal’s Role on the Fourth Line15:41 Subscribe Reminder & Channel Updates16:02 Defensive Pairings Breakdown17:09 Biggest Issue With the Leafs Defense19:06 Why the Leafs Need Better Transition Defensemen20:18 Power Play Units21:04 Starting Goalies – Joseph Woll vs Jakub Dobes21:27 Best Bets Presented by bet36523:49 Matthew Knies Anytime Goal Pick24:11 Easton Cowan Anytime Goal Pick25:01 Josh Anderson Anytime Goal Pick25:55 Bet Recap & Profit Breakdown26:14 Final Thoughts & Score PredictionsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼 Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION.👉 http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive — please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca🚨 Subscribe to TLN on Youtube!🚨➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🎙️LMT INTERVIEWS 📺https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH4sxh5zc9TF5GcP6knehfKBulG7sFQsP🎧 LISTEN TO LMT 🎧ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leafs-morning-take/id1649600835SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/14O8iXMvFwpGJvEoS6vsWO_______________________________________________________________________________💻 Website: https://theleafsnation.com🐦 Follow on X: @TLNdc @thegoldenmuzzy @Jay_D_Rosehill 📺 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlndc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Game 65 of the season sees the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Montreal Canadiens, and there are plenty of storylines heading into tonight’s matchup. Zack Phillips breaks down the expected lineup, including the possible NHL debut for Toronto Marlies leading scorer Beau Grewal, and what it means for the Leafs’ push to evaluate young talent down the stretch.With Craig Berube behind the bench and the Leafs falling out of the playoff picture, the question becomes whether the organization should start prioritizing development and roster evaluation. Should players like Easton Cowan, Jacob Quillan, and Nic Robertson get bigger opportunities? And should stars like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Matthew Knies, and John Tavares potentially receive rest as the team evaluates the future?Zack also dives into tonight’s projected forward lines, defensive pairings featuring Morgan Rielly, Brandon Carlo, and Jake McCabe, the goaltending matchup between Joseph Woll and Jakub Dobes, and closes things out with the Best Bets presented by bet365 for Leafs vs Canadiens.Make sure to subscribe to Leafs Nation and join us live after the game for Leafs Nation After Dark.#LeafsNation #MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #LeafsGamePreview #NHL #TorontoMapleLeafs #MontrealCanadiens #LeafsVsHabs #EastonCowan #AustonMatthewsChapters: 0:00 Intro – Leafs vs Canadiens Game Preview0:18 What Tonight’s Video Will Cover0:35 Beau Grewal Expected to Make NHL Debut1:01 Why the Leafs Should Prioritize Evaluating Young Players2:06 Craig Berube’s Coaching Dilemma3:19 Why Prospects Like Jacob Quillan Should Play More4:47 Should the Leafs Load Manage Their Stars?6:05 Matthews, Nylander, and Knies Injury Concerns7:21 Why a Top-5 Draft Pick Matters10:22 Projected Leafs Forward Lines11:06 Easton Cowan – Quillan – Nic Robertson Line Breakdown13:43 Grewal’s Role on the Fourth Line15:41 Subscribe Reminder & Channel Updates16:02 Defensive Pairings Breakdown17:09 Biggest Issue With the Leafs Defense19:06 Why the Leafs Need Better Transition Defensemen20:18 Power Play Units21:04 Starting Goalies – Joseph Woll vs Jakub Dobes21:27 Best Bets Presented by bet36523:49 Matthew Knies Anytime Goal Pick24:11 Easton Cowan Anytime Goal Pick25:01 Josh Anderson Anytime Goal Pick25:55 Bet Recap & Profit Breakdown26:14 Final Thoughts & Score PredictionsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼 Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION.👉 http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive — please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca🚨 Subscribe to TLN on Youtube!🚨➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🎙️LMT INTERVIEWS 📺https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH4sxh5zc9TF5GcP6knehfKBulG7sFQsP🎧 LISTEN TO LMT 🎧ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leafs-morning-take/id1649600835SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/14O8iXMvFwpGJvEoS6vsWO_______________________________________________________________________________💻 Website: https://theleafsnation.com🐦 Follow on X: @TLNdc @thegoldenmuzzy @Jay_D_Rosehill 📺 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlndc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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