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Maple Leafs' Matthews: 'Embarrassing' Performance

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews described Toronto's 5-2 loss to the Senators as 'embarrassing,' acknowledging the team's poor performance as they prepare for significant changes at the trade deadline.

After being outshot 40-23 by Ottawa, Matthews told reporters, 'We have to have more pride in our play.' The loss pushes Toronto to last place in the Atlantic Division with a negative-15 goal differential, the worst mark in the division.

Since the Olympic break, the Maple Leafs have lost to the Lightning, Panthers, and Senators, with all losses being significant. With the team clearly struggling, a fire sale appears imminent as management looks to reshape the roster before the trade deadline.