The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the road for Game 47 as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas, with playoff positioning, pride, and emotion all on the line. After an embarrassing loss in Utah, Toronto looks to respond in a massive matchup against a Golden Knights team riding a five-game win streak — and against former Leaf Mitch Marner, facing Toronto for the first time since his move to Vegas.

Zack Phillips breaks down why this game is a true measuring stick, how Craig Berube continues to balance his lines, and why depth deployment may be Toronto’s biggest advantage. Get a full look at the projected forward combinations, defensive pairings, power-play units, and goaltending matchup featuring Joseph Woll versus Adin Hill.

Plus, betting angles, motivation factors, and why William Nylander is the featured anytime-goal best bet. Leafs Nation — this one matters.

Chapters:

0:00 – Game 47 stakes & playoff urgency

0:27 – Utah loss fallout & fatigue context

1:33 – Colorado win vs Utah collapse explained

2:18 – Mitch Marner’s first game vs Toronto

3:32 – Why this game is circled in Vegas

4:10 – Media pressure & Leafs response moment

5:21 – Forward line discussion & Berube philosophy

6:15 – Matthew Nies update & Nic Robertson status

7:21 – Ideal third- and fourth-line construction

9:18 – Balanced minutes & depth deployment

12:23 – Why Matthews works best with McMann & Domi

13:09 – John Tavares–Nylander–Michelli chemistry

15:02 – Why depth scoring matters long-term

16:52 – Defensive pairings breakdown

18:38 – Power-play units & recent cooldown

19:20 – Goaltending matchup: Woll vs Hill

20:05 – Betting board overview

22:18 – Best Bet: Nylander anytime goal

23:59 – How Toronto should defend Mitch Marner

25:52 – Final thoughts & postgame show promo

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