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Nylander Leads Maple Leafs' Four-Goal Third to Beat Penguins 4-3

Toronto recorded its first three-goal third-period comeback since 2010 after Anthony Stolarz kept the game within reach.

Overview

  • Toronto erased a 3-0, two-period deficit with three goals in 3:24 early in the third before adding the winner.
  • William Nylander posted two goals and an assist in the final period, and Auston Matthews had a goal and a helper.
  • Bobby McMann netted the go-ahead goal at 13:43 of the third, capping the four-unanswered surge at Scotiabank Arena.
  • Penguins rookie Ben Kindel scored twice and Erik Karlsson added one, while Tristan Jarry made 16 saves in his 300th game.
  • Coach Craig Berube said defenseman Chris Tanev is back in Toronto and "in a good spot" after an overnight hospital stay.