Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a purpose and two assists, Bobby McMann had a purpose and an help and Mitch Marner had two assists. Joseph Woll made 32 saves for Toronto (29-16-2), which trailed 3-0 within the first interval.
Regardless of digging themselves an early gap, McMann stated the Maple Leafs believed they weren’t out of the sport at that time when requested in regards to the temper within the dressing room in the course of the first intermission.
“A lot of positivity, honestly, recognizing that we weren’t playing our game, that we were not playing up to how we should be,” McMann stated. “But a lot of positivity and realizing that we’re a really good team and we’ve shown it many times this year, and if we stick with our plan we’re going to come out on top.”
Toronto scored twice within the second and 5 occasions within the third to beat a three-goal deficit and win towards the Canadiens for the third time within the historical past of the NHL’s longest rivalry.
“It was a big game for both teams,” Toronto coach Craig Berube stated. “Montreal’s been playing extremely well and it showed in the first period, but we got our feet under us and started playing the right way and doing the right things. It was a great comeback win from the guys. Our goaltender led the way, in my opinion.”
Patrik Laine had a purpose and an help for Montreal (22-19-4), which ended a six-game level streak (5-0-1). Sam Montembeault made 27 saves.
“Even after the second, even though they scored two goals, we were still in a good spot, going into the third up 3-2,” Montembeault stated. “Obviously they scored two goals right away so I felt like after that the game slipped through our hands. Our execution wasn’t as good after that and they just kept on scoring. I’ve got my part, I had to make those saves.”
