The Leafs head into Game 19 desperate for a spark after four straight losses, and Zack Phillips breaks down every major storyline heading into tonight’s matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a massive roster shakeup, and Easton Cowan’s return, the Leafs are searching for new chemistry everywhere in the lineup. Zack dives into Nic Robertson’s continued push to stay in the top six, the potential “Roy/Knies/Cowan” second line, and how Toronto’s forward group is being reshaped out of necessity. On the blue line, the Leafs still struggle without Chris Tanev, and concerns rise around the Carlo–Rielly pairing and the ongoing Dakota Mermis/Simo Benoit minutes. Zack also looks at Joseph Woll’s potential first start of the season, the challenges Dennis Hildeby has faced, and Spencer Knight getting the nod for Chicago. Plus, tonight’s Bet365 Best Bet spotlights a high-value Easton Cowan anytime goal as Toronto searches for any offensive ignition. Subscribe for full previews, reactions, and Leafs Nation After Dark coverage all season long!

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