The Maple Leafs held a media availability on Saturday at the Ford Performance Centre.
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The Leafs did not like their performance in Friday’s 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. The league-leading Colorado Avalanche will be visiting Scotiabank Arena on Sunday. So, why did the team cancel Saturday’s practice?
“Played yesterday,” coach Craig Berube said. “Play tomorrow, practice Monday [and then] play Tuesday. That’s why.”
The Leafs are struggling to keep pace in the playoff race and the schedule is unrelenting.
“There’s been certain times in games, and not the full game, but we look like we lack some energy,” Berube said.
After a pause, the coach cut off a follow-up question and continued his…