In need of ‘reset,’ Maple Leafs scratch rookie Easton Cowan

The 20-year-old forward will be a healthy scratch for the team’s Tuesday game against the New Jersey Devils, head coach Craig Berube confirmed.

“He needs a reset, get a game to watch. Itâ€s always good for young guys to watch a game at some point. But Cowanâ€s in a good spot,” Berube said.

Cowan, of Mount Brydges, Ont., made the team out of training camp but sat out the first two games of the season before making his NHL debut on Oct. 13 against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Skating mostly on the top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, Cowan has one point — an assist — over four games while firing five shots on net and averaging 13:11 in ice time.

He can appear in nine games during his rookie season before the team burns a year of his entry-level contract.

Calle Jarnkrok, who is second on the team with three goals, will draw back in against the Devils after sitting out Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken.

The Maple Leafs sit at 3-2-1 early in the season, but are already facing some turbulence after starting goalie Anthony Stolarz called out his team for being outworked after its most recent defeat.

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