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Tocchet, Berube put friendship on hold with Flyers, Maple Leafs at crossroads | NHL.com
- Tocchet and Berube have been close friends for 40 years, now coaching against each other in a key NHL matchup.
- The game marks the 22nd meeting as NHL coaches, with Tocchet holding a 13-8 edge in head-to-head results.
- Philadelphia is six points out of the second wild card in the Eastern Conference and seeks its fifth straight playoff drought ended.
- Toronto Maple Leafs have lost three straight and nine of 12, eight points behind the Bruins in the standings.
- "We don't put the personal thing in; I just want to win the game," Tocchet said ahead of the cross-border clash.
- Berube and Tocchet have learned from each other about staying calm and believing in players' roles.
- Their long friendship includes mutual coaching exchanges and shared insights from the Main Street Pub memories.
- Both coaches emphasize open communication and exchanging ideas to improve their systems.
- The game is scheduled for Monday at Scotiabank Arena, with a 7:30 p.m. ET start time.
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