It took two games for Easton Cowan to finally get in the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. And another two games for the rookie winger to show that he has the skill — and tenacity — to potentially fill Mitch Marner's coveted spot on the top line.

After sitting out the first two regular-season games as a healthy scratch, Cowan drew in on the top line for Monday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. The 2023 first-round pick didn’t look out of place and earned a second start on Tuesday.

Easton Cowan’s first game as a Toronto Maple Leaf was mighty intriguing and hinted at a player who might have what it takes to stick in the NHL (and make an impact) this season. The reviews were deservedly strong. “I think he played phenomenal,” Matthew Knies said after Cowan’s 14-minute debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon.

It may be too early to genuinely entertain the idea of a bounce-back game, as we haven’t reached Halloween yet, but the Toronto Maple Leafs submitted a much better effort in a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators.

A dangerous hit from Nashville Predators forward Ozzy Weisblatt on Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan could receive some attention from Player Safety.

Easton Cowan is enjoying life up in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 20-year-old made his NHL debut on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings, playing alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies on Toronto's top line. Cowan finished with one shot, three hits, and 14:05 of ice time.

Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo jokes about rookie Easton Cowan trying new foods for the first time, while Predators forward Luke Evangelista jokes about teammate Brady Martin getting adventurous with his taste buds as well.

Can rookie Easton Cowan spark the Maple Leafs, or will Detroit expose more cracks in Toronto’s lineup Monday night?”