Max Pacioretty turning back the clock for Maple Leafs: ‘He’s played a pivotal role’

TORONTO — Max Pacioretty started the playoffs in the press box.
Now it’s hard to imagine the Maple Leafs without their veteran winger punishing opposition defencemen, hounding pucks in the offensive zone and scoring important goals.
Pacioretty has found a home on Toronto’s second line alongside John Tavares and William Nylander this spring after watching his team’s first two post-season games in a suit.
The 36-year-old winger, who came into 2024-25 with a well-documented