Overview
- Los Angeles erased 2-0 and 3-2 deficits before Quinton Byfield scored 35 seconds into overtime for a 4-3 win at Scotiabank Arena.
- Toronto was outshot 37-15 and spent extended stretches hemmed in its zone, continuing a season-long trend of shaky breakouts and limited offensive-zone time.
- John Tavares scored twice and Bobby McMann added the opener, but the Maple Leafs fell to 8-8-2 and 0-3-1 over their past four games.
- Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 of 37 shots and drew praise from teammates and coaches for keeping the game close under heavy pressure.
- Head coach Craig Berube said the team ‘sat back’ after taking the lead and needs to advance pucks more decisively, as Auston Matthews remained on IR and Joseph Woll was recalled with Anthony Stolarz unavailable.