The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back with a crucial win in Tampa Bay on Wednesday night, powered by a spectacular hat trick from Matt Knies. We break down Knies’ statement performance just one day after calling out his team, and dive into the noticeable contrast in the Leafs' play against the Lightning compared to their recent showing against the Panthers. Plus, with the playoffs just around the corner, we discuss why winning the Atlantic Division is more important than ever for the Leafs.

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