In the 12 games Marner has missed with a high-ankle sprain, the Leafs have amassed a 7-4-1 record. They are third in the league in goals per game, averaging exactly four goals per night despite the second-worst power play at 10.3 percent. Unsurprisingly, they led the league in 5v5 goals with 41 during Marner’s absence.
They have done all this with several absences beyond Marner, especially on defense, plus a collection of sick players. The Leafs have received offensive contributions across the board:
| Player | Games played | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 12 | 9 | 19 |
| John Tavares | 12 | 5 | 14 |
| William Nylander | 12 | 6 | 11 |
| Max Domi | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 11 | 7 | 9 |
| Matthew Knies | 12 | 2 | 7 |
| Bobby McMann | 12 | 5 | 6 |
Matthews has formed a line alongside Bertuzzi and Domi, a trio that is up 9-6 in goals at 5v5 with excellent underlying numbers (62.