Surging Leafs Scorch Oilers 7-2 for Fourth Win in a Row
William Nylander reached 300 career goals as Toronto used five scorers and 30 saves from Anthony Stolarz to extend its winning streak to four.
- On Saturday, William Nylander scored two goals, including the 300th of his career, as the Toronto Maple Leafs routed the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 in Edmonton.
- Jack Roslovic, Auston Matthews, Troy Stecher, Zack MacEwen, and Vinni Lettieri also scored for Toronto, while goaltender Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves; Edmonton goaltender Tristan Jarry recorded 25 saves.
- Oilers coach Mike Babcock cited numerous defensive errors he described as "mental mistake" occurrences, while Leon Draisaitl scored twice for Edmonton, whose three-game winning streak ended.
- The Maple Leafs maintain a 12-2-1 record at Rogers Place since the arena opened and have successfully defended 40 of 41 opposition power plays this season.
- Both teams return to action on Monday, with the Maple Leafs visiting the Calgary Flames while the Oilers host the Detroit Red Wings.
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NEW YORK. William Nylander made history last night. With two goals as Toronto swept hot Edmonton 7–2, he became the tenth Swede in NHL history to reach the 300-goal milestone. – We realized what a challenge we had ahead of us and really made sure to meet that challenge, says star Auston Matthews.
William Nylander scored two goals as Toronto beat Edmonton 7-2 last night. The feat means the Swede has now scored 300 goals in the NHL.
LOS ANGELES. It was a resounding victory, echoing throughout hockey Canada. The Toronto Maple Leafs outclassed the star-studded Edmonton Oilers on the road 7-2. William Nylander, 30, took the opportunity to reach two new milestones during his NHL career.
Anthony Stolarz sizzles as Maple Leafs out-gun McDavid, Draisaitl and Oilers in rout
Connor McDavid could drive away with this year’s NHL scoring title, but he encountered a speed bump on Saturday against the visiting Maple Leafs. William Nylander scored twice in a four-goal Leafs third period at Rogers Arena and Anthony Stolarz was brilliant with 30 saves as Toronto rolled over the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 for their […]
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