Maple Leafs' new fourth line fixes major problem

"The Toronto Maple Leafs may have quietly uncovered an effective forward trio, and it's not one you'll find at the top of the lineup. Through the early preseason slate, Scott Laughton, Steven Lorentz, and Easton Cowan have emerged as a surprisingly dominant unit, flashing instant chemistry, relentless pace, and a knack for tilting the ice. What was once a recurring limitation in the Leafs' roster construction -bottom-line inconsistency -is now showing signs of becoming a legitimate strength."

"The line wasdominant in a recent preseason victory over the Montreal Canadiens. It continued a trend of productivity since Berube put them together as a unit. It gives the Leafs hope that a past roster flaw can turn into a strength. Leafs' new fourth line shows significant potential The game versus the Canadiens marked the second time over the Leafs' first three preseason games that Laughton, Lorentz, and Cowan played together. They combined for four goals and eight points in the Maple Leafs' 7-2 victory."

A newly formed forward trio of Scott Laughton, Steven Lorentz, and Easton Cowan has produced notable preseason results, combining pace, chemistry, and physical play. The trio played together in multiple preseason games and registered significant offensive output, including four goals and eight points in a 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The unit's play addresses a previous roster weakness—bottom-line inconsistency—and could convert that flaw into a strength. Laughton appears more settled entering his first full season in Toronto, while Lorentz continued to build on a season that showcased his relentlessness and scoring knack.

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