Overview

• Scott Laughton posted two goals and two assists, Steven Lorentz scored twice, and Easton Cowan logged an assist with a plus‑four as their trio drove the win and drew fourth‑line consideration.
• Cowan dressed for a third straight preseason game, signaling an extended look that keeps an NHL roster spot in play.
• With Joseph Woll on a leave of absence, Dennis Hildeby played the full game, stopped 11 of 13 shots, and strengthened his case as the internal backup option.
• Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai exited with an upper‑body issue and did not return, the team announced.
• Bobby McMann scored for a second consecutive game to bolster his bid for a role with John Tavares and William Nylander, while Matias Maccelli’s playmaking kept him in the mix for top‑line duty as Max Domi recovers.