Frustration is mounting for Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube as injuries continue to plague his team, with Bobby McMann the latest casualty. Despite a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, there is hope for the return of captain Auston Matthews and linemate Matthew Knies for Saturday's game in Tampa.

While the Leafs have managed a strong record without their star players, the absence of several key forwards has made it challenging. Young players are stepping up, but the team acknowledges the need for more experienced finishers.

Despite the loss, the Leafs remain first in the Atlantic Division, but the competition is tightening. The emotional return of former Panthers players Anthony Stolarz, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Steven Lorentz added a bittersweet note to the game.