Overview
- Toronto edged Philadelphia 2-1 in overtime, with Dennis Hildeby stopping 22 shots and turning aside key breakaways to preserve the result.
- Scott Laughton dominated the faceoff circle at 19-for-20, tied the game in the third period, and was honored with a video tribute and standing ovation.
- Easton Cowan netted the winner at Xfinity Mobile Arena, building on a rookie season that has featured earlier success in the same building.
- Cowan’s line with Nicolas Roy and Nick Robertson controlled play at five-on-five, reinforcing his growing role on Toronto’s third unit.
- With Anthony Stolarz out indefinitely and Joseph Woll logging heavy minutes, the coverage indicates Hildeby is likely to earn more starts through January and into the Olympic break.