Overview
- Toronto scored three times in 3:24 early in the third to wipe out a 3-0 hole before Bobby McMann netted the winner with 6:17 remaining.
- William Nylander delivered two goals and an assist in the third period, and Auston Matthews opened the rally with a goal and added an assist.
- Anthony Stolarz made 34 saves and kept Toronto within reach as Pittsburgh controlled the first 40 minutes and led 25-8 on shots through two periods.
- NHL Public Relations noted it was Toronto’s first three-goal, third-period comeback since Dec. 6, 2010.
- Postgame, Berube criticized the team’s first 40 minutes as unacceptable, and the club said Chris Tanev was back in Toronto and in a good spot after an overnight hospital stay.