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.

Sure, a third-period comeback is all well and good. But playing for 20 minutes isn't enough, and Berube and the Leafs know it.

Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev, in his first game back from a concussion, was stretchered off the ice after a collision. He was released from the hospital.

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.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will finish their four-game road trip on Monday night in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs' defensive stability is shaken after veteran Chris Tanev was stretchered off. Coach Craig Berube confirms Tanev is home and recove

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