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Rielly Steps Up as Marner's Absence Reshapes Offense
9/23/2025
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Story summary
- Marner's departure prompts offensive redistribution as Morgan Rielly takes a larger role, including leading the first power-play unit.
- Coach Craig Berube urges more rebounds from Auston Matthews and Rielly to lift scoring.
- Rielly finished plus-11 in his last 12 games, signaling late-season improvement.
- With Marner out, Rielly's skill set aligns with the former role, making him key.
