Penguins Break Losing Streak with 3-2 Victory over Maple Leafs

Erik Karlsson's late second-period goal proves decisive in closely contested game.

Erik Karlsson scored the deciding goal in the final seconds of the second period, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Penguins were able to hold onto their lead in the third period, despite being outshot 12-3 by the Maple Leafs.
Jake Guentzel and Noel Acciari also scored for the Penguins, who had lost their previous two games.
Matthew Knies and Tyler Bertuzzi scored for the Maple Leafs, who lost in regulation for the first time in six games.
The game marked the 500th career game for Toronto's Auston Matthews, who was held without a point.