In terms of X’s and O’s, the Maple Leafs got back to what Berube has been preaching to them for more than a year: playing north-south with a tough physical forecheck instead of going east-west and attempting to make fancy plays.

William Nylander had two goals and an assist in the third period, helping the Maple Leafs rally for a wild 4-3 victory over the Penguins.

The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, have been one of the most underwhelming teams in the league through the first month of the season. The Buds were expected to take a step back after losing Mitch Marner in the offseason, but a 6-5-1 start against a soft schedule is a disappointment for Toronto.

David Kampf, 30, started the year with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies after clearing waivers in early October. After being unable to secure a role with the Maple Leafs so far, the veteran might ask Toronto to terminate his contract with the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan reflected on his journey to his first NHL goal before taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Maple Leafs saw the final moments in Philadelphia just before they took off back to Toronto following their win against the Flyers on Saturday.