With the series lead now trimmed to 3-2, the focus postgame was on the underperformance of Toronto’s biggest names, namely team captain Auston Matthews and his star winger, Mitch Marner. Leafs head coach Craig Berube offered a direct critique of his top line, which features Matthews, Marner, and Matthew Knies.

With the opportunity to win a series, on home ice no less, how did the two pillars of the franchise come up short — again?

Toronto Maple Leafs superstars Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews proving their worth this playoffs, dominating play at both ends of the ice.