Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs make comeback against Jets for second time in a month in 4-3 OT win
After a largely uneventful first 40 minutes with goals from Alex Iafallo and Kyle Connor on the Jets side and Auston Matthews on the Maple Leafs side, the Jets scored early in the third period to extend their lead to 3-1. Oliver Ekman-Larsson answered for Toronto shortly afterwards, and with just under five minutes to play in regulation, Bobby McMann redirected an Oliver Ekman-Larsson shot to beat Connor Hellebuyck.
The Maple Leafs escaped disaster in the final minutes of the game after the Jets picked up a power play with a few minutes left. A rebound popped in for Dennis Hildeby and Jonathan Toews fired the ball inside the post before the ensuing chaos smashed the puck into the corner. In overtime, the Maple Leafs controlled the majority of the chances before Matthews presented it to Max Domi for the game winner.
It was a solid night for Domi and Matthews, who both finished the night with a goal and an assist, and an even better night for Ekman-Larsson, who continued a career year offensively with a goal and two assists in the tilt. The Swedish veteran now leads all Leafs blueliners in goals and points with eight and 31, respectively, in 48 games.
With the win, the Maple Leafs beat the Jets in the season series, with the second win coming in more impressive fashion as the Jets have turned it on lately. It’s a shame there’s nothing better for Mark Scheifele than beating the Leafs, as they’ll have to wait until 2026-27 for their next opportunity.
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