John Tavares Leads Maple Leafs to 4-3 Overtime Victory Against Lightning

Tavares scores winning goal in final minute of overtime, securing a 2-0 record for Leafs this season in prolonged matches and compensating for Lightning's power-play goals.

Maple Leafs' John Tavares scored the game-winning goal in overtime, securing a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, after receiving a pass from William Nylander with 55 seconds left in the extra session.
This victory marks the second time this season that the Leafs emerged victorious in games that have gone past regulation, displaying their resilience and capabilities in high-pressure scenarios.
Matthew Knies scored two crucial goals in the third period, assisted by Max Domi, helping to even the score and push the game into overtime.
Leafs' starting goalie, Ilya Samsonov, was pulled from the game in the first period after conceding three goals on four shots. Backup goalie Joseph Woll stepped in and stopped all 29 shots he faced.
Despite a strong start by Lightning's Nikita Kucherov, who scored two power-play goals and provided an assist, Tampa Bay suffered their first home loss of the season.