Overview
- Quinton Byfield scored 35 seconds into overtime off a Drew Doughty feed to complete Los Angeles's comeback from a 2-0 deficit at Scotiabank Arena.
- John Tavares netted two goals and Bobby McMann opened the scoring for Toronto, which twice surrendered leads in the loss.
- The Maple Leafs were outshot 37-15, registering their fewest shots in a game since January 2017 and struggling to sustain offensive-zone time.
- Backup Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 shots in a spot start with Anthony Stolarz listed day-to-day, while Auston Matthews sat out with a lower-body injury.
- Head coach Craig Berube cited the team "sitting back" and lacking confidence in advancing the puck, as the Kings extended a strong road run to nine straight games with points.