Maple Leafs Set to Make a Surprising Roster Move Ahead of Game Three in Ottawa

After winning the first two games in front of their fans, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be in Ottawa to face the Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.

If they win that game, the Leafs will be in position to sweep the Sens in the first round and be among the first teams to clinch their ticket for the second round of the playoffs.

Craig Berube, the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach, didn't shy away from making lineup changes despite winning games, and it appears he will once again be mixing things up for the next game.

Indeed, at the Leafs' morning skate, we learned that Max Pacioretty, who hasn't played a game since February 8th, was on a line with Bobby McMann and Max Domi.

Per Chris Johnston:

David Alter confirmed that Nicholas Robertson is the one to give up his lineup spot and stated that Anthony Stolarz will be in action for the third straight game:

Leafs lines during morning skate Apr. 24/25

He added that Pacioretty also skated on the second power-play unit, alongside Morgan Rielly, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Max Domi, and Bobby McMann.

Pacioretty, 36, joined the Leafs last season on a PTO. He was limited to 37 games this year due to injuries and healthy scratches. He scored five goals and eight assists, with a -2 rating.

In his career, he has taken part in 78 playoff games in the NHL, scoring 25 goals and 25 assists for the Montreal Canadiens, Vegas Golden Knights, and Washington Capitals.

With a 2-0 lead over the Senators, adding Pacioretty to the third line isn't a big risk. The Leafs have been playing like a team finally ready for a long playoff run, and there's a belief in the locker room that this is their year.