Craig Berube Tweaks Forward Lines Ahead of Game 2 vs. Senators

The Maple Leafs had a very successful Game One against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night, and while the team got a collective effort from top to bottom, there certainly were a few things that needed changing.

Early on in the game, Craig Berube swapped Max Domi and Pontus Holmberg on the second and third line and it created a much better dynamic on both lines that spaced out Toronto's defensive potential a bit more.

He's going to stick with what works, as the team was seen skating with the same lines at practice, with the assumption the team is rolling with the same group.

However there also might be a familiar face who gets thrown into the mix as well: Max Pacioretty.

The veteran forward is ready to go and has been for seemingly a good little bit, however it's a bit early to say that he's heading into the lineup for Game Two.

We also have to see where David Kampf fits into things but there's a good chance that if Max Domi doesn't pick things up; he could be on the chopping block.

The team also only skated for 15 minutes during practice before abruptly ending things and while it could have been just a feel-around skate for the boys ahead of resting before Game Two, if Berube is switching things up or trying to fit pieces in, they need a bit more time than that.

Domi moving back to his old line of Nick Robertson, himself and Bobby McMann could lead to a lot of success whilst also giving Holmberg a chance to use his innate ability to draw penalties to give the second line a bit more of an advantage, and spread the ice out a little bit more.

The top and bottom lines don't change and for good reason. The Knies/Matthews/Marner trio combined for six points (2G, 4A) and a plus-3 rating meanwhile the bottom line of Laughton/Jarnkrok/Lorentz had two points and six hits while setting the tone all night.

So we'll have to see if the Maple Leafs' tweaks lead to their continued success for Game Two, because if things get a little testy again; don't expect Berube to wait around to make another change or two.