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Our takeaways from the game against the Mammoth as the Leafs moved within two points of the crowded Atlantic Division lead:

TRIO GRANDES

There was no need for coach Craig Berube to remix his units this time in a search for production or just signs of life.

All had crisp breakouts in tandem with the defence, forechecked their way to scoring chances, defended well, and wore down a team that had played the night before.

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