Auston Matthews' team was coached by Jim Montgomery of the Boston Bruins, with pop star Justin Bieber making a special appearance behind the bench.
Following a challenging first game where the Matthews and Marner duo posted a -3 rating, coach Montgomery made a crucial decision for the second game of the tournament.
Montgomery opted to separate Marner and Matthews for the second game, and the decision paid off as both players looked fantastic and collectively scored four points.
Montgomery's swift adjustments and successful line changes garnered attention, especially when compared to the strategies employed by Sheldon Keefe.
Social media reactions highlighted the contrast, with one comment suggesting that Montgomery resolved an issue that Keefe had struggled with for years in a matter of minutes.
Despite the undeniable chemistry and past successes of Matthews and Marner, their on-ice performance has been inconsistent. Keefe's consistent pairing of the two has sparked debates among hockey fans.
Do you believe Keefe should be replaced as the Maple Leafs head coach?
As seen on Hockey Patrol - Montgomery humiliates Keefe by using the right tactics with Matthews and Marner
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4 FEVRIER | 261 ANSWERS Jim Montgomery Is Going Viral For Embarrassing Sheldon Keefe Do you think Keefe should be replaced as the Maple Leafs head coach? | ||
Yes | 185 | 70.9 % |
No | 76 | 29.1 % |
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