ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Steven Lorentz made a crucial play, scoring the tiebreaking goal with a deft deflection with just 8:25 left in the game. The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a two-goal lead by the Anaheim Ducks to secure a 3-2 victory on Sunday night. This win marked an important moment for the Atlantic Division leaders, showcasing their resilience as they completed a solid California road trip, finishing with a record of 2-0-1 after victories over Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Max Domi and Mitch Marner also contributed to the scoreboard, while Joseph Woll shone in goal, making 28 saves. For Anaheim, Leo Carlsson notched his 20th goal of the season, and Sam Colangelo helped the Ducks tie the game early in the third period with a power-play goal. Lukas Dostal stopped 20 shots for the home team.
Domi opened the scoring late in the first period by deftly maneuvering around Ducks captain Radko Gudas and beating Dostal with a backhand shot. Marner added another goal early in the second with a breakaway after escaping Gudas. However, Carlsson quickly responded, firing a shot through traffic just over a minute later for his fourth goal in three games. Colangelo then tied the game up, scoring off his own rebound at 2:16 in the third.
Key Insights
The Maple Leafs are steadily advancing toward the playoffs, winning six of their last eight games and gaining ground over Florida and Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, the Ducks are struggling this season but seeing promise in their younger players. Carlsson and Gauthier are developing nicely, hinting at a brighter future.
One Moment that Stood Out
Lorentz, known for his hard work on the ice, made a remarkable play to tip David Kampf’s pass into the net. Gudas couldn’t manage to tie up Lorentz’s stick in that critical moment.
A Noteworthy Stat
Carlsson has now become the first Ducks player under 21 to score 20 goals in a season. The young talent, a former No. 2 overall pick, had his best month yet in March, racking up 17 points in just 15 games.
As the season progresses, both teams are looking forward. The Maple Leafs are gearing up to host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, while the Ducks are preparing to play against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.
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