The performance of the Leafs players has been lacking several times over the last week or so, and as a result, the Maple Leafs have been booed off the ice.
«Just try to ignore it,» Marner said when asked about the boos. «We're just trying to do our job out there and go out and put together a full 60. And, you know, we got a good practice today, a good video session. We've got to get to work tomorrow.»
The head coach of the team, Craig Berube, attempted to tone down the situation by stating that each rink across the league has several annoyed fans.
«It's everywhere. They do it in every rink, don't they? I mean, it's part of the game,» Berube said post-game on Tuesday, referencing the boos. «They pay good money, and they come to see hockey, and they want to see us win. So, that's, you know, that's the way it goes.»
The possibility of further discontent from fans does not seem to shift, as such, the New Jersey Devils are a team the Leafs would rather not have a loss to and would instead prefer to win in order to avoid a losing streak.