The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off an impressive comeback against the Washington Capitals, winning 4-3 in overtime. Mitch Marner scored the tying goal in the final minute of the third period, and John Tavares sealed the deal with the overtime winner.
It was William Nylander who kickstarted the Leafs’ rally with a goal and an assist, including setting up Marner’s power play goal. Nylander’s performance was especially crucial after his mistake in the previous game led to a disappointing loss against Ottawa.
The Capitals had taken a 3-1 lead with goals from Taylor Raddysh, Dylan Strome, and Aliaksei Protas. However, a costly turnover by Tom Wilson allowed Nylander to score and shift the momentum in Toronto’s favor. Washington’s Nic Dowd’s penalty ultimately proved to be the deciding factor in the game.
Goaltender Joseph Woll made 24 saves for the Leafs, helping them secure the victory. On the other side, Logan Thompson stopped 31 shots for the Capitals but couldn’t prevent the loss.
In a dominant display during overtime, the Leafs controlled possession before Tavares netted the game-winning goal. Additionally, Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson reached a milestone by playing in his 1,000th regular-season NHL game.
Looking ahead, the Capitals will embark on a three-game road trip starting with a matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, the Leafs will face off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in their next game.
Overall, the Leafs’ resilience and determination in staging a comeback against the Capitals showcased their ability to perform under pressure and secure crucial victories in the NHL.
