Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube didn’t mince words Tuesday night, openly criticizing his top line after a 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils, saying the trio of Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Max Domi has failed to generate consistent offensive pressure.

Berube’s frustration boiled over in his post-game remarks, where he bluntly assessed the group’s lack of impact. “It’s obviously not good enough. I don’t feel like they have any sustained pressure in the offensive zone,” he said. “I’m getting tired of it, to be honest with you.”

Through the first seven games of the season, Toronto has struggled to find the right mix alongside Matthews, who has scored four goals but has yet to find the kind of chemistry that defined his partnership with longtime linemate Mitch Marner. With

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