The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Vancouver Canucks in Game 55, with just three road games remaining before the Olympic break — and the lineup decisions continue to raise serious questions. William Nylander returns to the lineup, but Auston Matthews is once again flanked by Max Domi, a combination that continues to struggle defensively. We break down every line, why the kids are sitting, the puzzling trust in veterans, and what this all says about the direction of the season. On the blue line, Marshall Rifai draws in, the power-play setup stays unchanged, and Joseph Woll is expected to start. We also dive into tonight’s betting angles, totals, and why Nylander anytime goal stands out as the best bet. Plus, a full rant on development, accountability, and why Leafs fans have every right to be frustrated.

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Chapters:

0:00 Game 55 preview & road trip context

0:21 Leafs lineup overview

0:44 Matthews–McMann–Domi breakdown

2:03 Why Max Domi hurts this line

3:12 5v5 numbers & matchup issues

4:02 Nylander returns to the lineup

5:12 Olympic tune-up discussion

5:51 Third line shake-up with Matthew Knies

6:33 Why sitting the kids makes no sense

8:14 Development & roster management rant

9:21 Coaching & season direction

9:57 Defensive pairings explained

10:37 Power-play units & frustrations

11:43 Goaltending outlook (Woll vs Lankinen)

12:06 Betting market overview

13:56 Best Bet: Nylander anytime goal

14:57 Final thoughts & post-game plans

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