After another disappointing Toronto Maple Leafs playoff loss, it's time to break up the core four forwards and that might mean moving on from Mitch Marner, who becomes a free agent at the end of the 2024-25 season. John Tavares continues to make the most out of his 2024 World Hockey Championship run. The Team Canada captain picked up an additional two assists to help his team improve to 5-1-0-0 in Group 'A' action with a 3-2 regulation win against Switzerland on Sunday. Tavares picked up the assists on both of Dylan Cozens' goals in the game, including the opening goal that saw him generate the initial scoring chance. The Toronto Maple Leafs captain picked up the secondary assist on Cozens' second goal while on the power play. It was a hard-fought game for Canada taking on a Swiss team loaded with NHL players, including Nashville Predators star Roman Josi. But Tavares helped Canada star their plays on the right foot, winning 14 of 18 faceoffs. Tavares improved to a tournament-best 78 percent on the draw. His Maple Leafs teammate, David Kampf, is fifth at 64 percent. Source: IIHF [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA2NTUzMzE0MzMzMzcwMDYy/screenshot-2024-05-19-at-55613pm.png] Source: IIHF Tavares six assists also have him sitting in a tie for fourth in the tournament. He also has one goal. With the win, Canada moved back into first place in Group 'A' with 17 points. They round out preliminary-round action on Tuesday against the host Czechia on Tuesday. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTk1MTUxMDE2NDM2ODQ0/cf1808c0-6a82-4298-9049-3eb2eae105b0.jpg] Related 'That’s A Wound That You Take': Maple Leafs’ John Tavares Reacts to Dismissal of Sheldon Keefe While ‘Excited’ For Craig Berube Hire [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/thats-a-wound-that-you-take-maple-leafs-john-tavares-reacts-to-dismissal-of-sheldon-keefe-while-excited-for-craig-berube-hire] 'I Don't Mind The Haters, They Fire Me Up': Maple Leafs Prospect Easton Cowan Reflects on OHL Championship Run With London Knights Ahead of Memorial Cup [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/i-dont-mind-the-haters-they-fire-me-up-maple-leafs-prospect-easton-cowan-reflects-on-ohl-championship-run-with-london-knights-ahead-of-memorial-cup] Why the Maple Leafs Chose Craig Berube as Their New Head Coach [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/why-the-maple-leafs-chose-craig-berube-as-their-new-head-coach] News from THN.com NHL Three Stars: Panthers' Bobrovsky, Oilers' Bouchard and Stars' Heiskanen Electrify the Post-Season [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-three-stars-panthers-bobrovsky-oilers-bouchard-and-stars-heiskanen-electrify-the-post-season] What Have the Oilers' Mid-Season Additions Done in Playoffs? As Much As Brett Kulak [https://thehockeynews.com/news/what-have-the-oilers-mid-season-additions-done-in-playoffs-as-much-as-brett-kulak] Bruins' Brad Marchand Says the Quiet Part Out Loud About Playoff Hockey [https://thehockeynews.com/news/bruins-brad-marchand-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-playoff-hockey]
