Overview
- Toronto beat Winnipeg 4-3 in overtime after erasing a 3-1 third-period deficit, improving to 24-16-8.
- Craig Berube called it a good character win and noted the team collected five of eight points on the trip.
- Rookie goaltender Dennis Hildeby made 27 saves that Berube said came at key moments in a tough building.
- The penalty kill went 3-for-3 with a late, crucial stop, as Berube voiced displeasure with two calls.
- Berube emphasized net-front battles, praised Auston Matthews’ line and Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s steady season, and pointed to a turnover on Kyle Connor’s goal as an area to clean up.