Overview
- Easton Cowan buried his first NHL goal 33 seconds into the third period off a John Tavares pass, beating Dan Vladar top corner and chasing the goalie from the game.
- Toronto secured a 5-2 road victory, with additional goals from Auston Matthews, Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson and Calle Jarnkrok.
- The 20-year-old prospect now has four points in nine games as he continues to earn top-line minutes alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies.
- Chris Tanev was removed on a stretcher after a collision with Matvei Michkov, and the on-ice call was changed from a major to a minor interference penalty following officials' discussion.
- Tensions flared after the incident, with Maple Leafs players targeting Michkov and a skirmish involving Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Bobby Brink.