Game 33 is here, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are shuffling the deck once again. Craig Berube rolls into Washington with another full set of line changes, new combinations, new matchups, and a lineup that looks different almost every night. In this game preview, Zack Phillips breaks down every adjustment heading into Leafs vs Capitals, including the Matthews–Nylander–Knies top line, the revamped Robertson–Tavares–Cowan unit, and why the Joshua–McMann–Nicolas third line needs to stay together.

We dig into defensive pairings, the ongoing Simon Benoit roller coaster, the power play struggles under Mark Savard, and the goaltending matchup between Dennis Hildebey and Logan Thompson. Plus, the full reasoning behind tonight’s two best bets — including one brand-new market making its first appearance this season.

Washington enters this one in “get-right game” mode, while the Leafs look to build off an ugly win against Chicago and find some consistency in their five-on-five play.

Full breakdowns, lineup analysis, matchup details, and betting angles — all right here before puck drop.

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