Nylander's Stellar Performance Leads Maple Leafs to 5-2 Win Against Lightning, Extends Scoring Streak to Five Goals

Monday, October 21st, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 5-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. William Nylander was instrumental in the win, scoring two goals and providing an assist. Additional goals for Toronto came from Auston Matthews, Max Pacioretty, and Matthew Knies. Anthony Stolarz proved solid in goal, making 32 saves, with support from Mitch Marner, who assisted twice.

For Tampa Bay, Nick Paul and Brayden Point were the goal scorers. Starting goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 14 shots before Jonas Johansson took over, managing 14 saves. Victor Hedman contributed with two assists.

Nylander opened the scoring for Toronto early in the first period and boosted the team's lead with another goal midway through the second. Pacioretty's goal added to the lead and marked the end of Vasilevskiy’s appearance in the game. Knies then scored, giving Toronto a commanding lead by the end of the second period.

Significant moments included a power play goal from Toronto, driven by Matthews, and a crucial penalty kill by Stolarz during Tampa Bay's unsuccessful 5-on-3 power play in the second period.

Toronto has remarkably scored five or more goals on 22 occasions since last season, achieving a tally on par with other leading teams.

In their upcoming matches, Tampa Bay will play against New Jersey on Tuesday, while the Maple Leafs are set to face Columbus.

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