Leafs May Be Forced to Make Major Lineup Moves Ahead of Game Four

Keefe considering big changes for their lineup

Despite going up 2-1 in their first round series against Tampa, Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe still isn't fully satisfied.

In a media scrimmage, Keefe said that there were some line struggles in Game 3, hinting at a potential reshuffling for Game 4.




Leafs reporter Jonas Siegel hinted that Toronto could be moving Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews away from one another. Splitting the two up after doing so at times in Game 3.


It's possible that perhaps Marner is moved down to the John Tavares line, and William Nylander could come up to play alongside Matthews.

It isn't known what the specific line changes will be, but based on Keefe's comments, moves for the lines may be done from the first to the fourth.

Perhaps Keefe, as he has done in the past for Toronto, could work a complete overhaul of the Leafs lineup, trying to formulate the best lines for a win.

Keefe has not confirmed his lineups for Game 4, deciding to keep quiet about his decisions, leaving his plans up in the air for what he plans to do trying to push his team finally into the second round.