The Toronto Maple Leafs head into Edmonton for Game 57 — the final game before the Olympic break — with everything on the table. Can the Leafs actually build a late push, or is the smarter play to sell pieces and stockpile assets heading into the trade deadline stretch? We run through the full projected lineup, debate usage around Auston Matthews and Max Domi, spotlight William Nylander’s impact since returning, and dig into Matthew Knies opening up about a knee injury. Plus, is this a showcase night for Oliver Ekman-Larsson with the power play quarterback role up for grabs? We also break down the defensive pairings, special teams, and the goalie matchup (Anthony Stolarz vs. Connor Ingram) before locking in today’s best bet.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Game 57 in Edmonton: last one before the Olympic break

00:53 – “Sell vs push” mindset + trade deadline approach

03:21 – Why a win matters (and why it might not change the plan)

05:10 – Projected lineups (via Daily Faceoff)

05:48 – Bobby McMann’s value rising

07:14 – Auston Matthews trend + Max Domi fit/usage debate

11:02 – Second line spotlight: John Tavares + William Nylander + Matias Maccelli

12:22 – Matthew Knies reveals knee injury + post-break outlook

15:19 – Lineup questions: Easton Cowan / Jacob Quillan minutes

17:04 – Defensive pairings (Jake McCabe, Brandon Carlo, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Troy Stecher, Simon Benoit, Philippe Myers)

17:46 – Power play units + Craig Berube “politicking” angle

19:08 – Goalie matchup: Anthony Stolarz vs Connor Ingram

19:49 – Best Bet (Nylander anytime goal)

21:28 – Wrap + subscribe / what do you think happens tonight?

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