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Maple Leafs Extend Atlantic Division Lead After Back-to-Back Wins in California

Toronto's victories over the Kings and Ducks solidify their position atop the Atlantic Division with a three-point lead over Florida and Tampa Bay.

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) celebrates after his goal with center Auston Matthews (34) and left wing Matthew Knies (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Ducks right wing Sam Colangelo (64) deflects a shot as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (2) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Kings left wing Trevor Moore (12) reaches for the puck in front of the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Kings right wing Adrian Kempe, left, celebrates after scoring while defenseman Drew Doughty, center, and defenseman Joel Edmundson react during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Overview

  • The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on March 29, ending the Kings' 15-game home points streak, and followed up with a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on March 30.
  • John Tavares scored twice against the Kings, including the game-winning power-play goal, while Auston Matthews added a shorthanded goal in the same game.
  • Steven Lorentz netted the game-winner in the third period against the Ducks as Toronto rallied after surrendering a two-goal lead earlier in the game.
  • Toronto now leads the Atlantic Division by three points over Florida and Tampa Bay, with six wins in their last eight games and points in four consecutive matchups.
  • The Kings rebounded from their loss to Toronto with an 8-1 win over the Sharks, setting a franchise record for home victories in a season and moving into second place in the Pacific Division.