Best game of the season? Best game of the season.
With runs of three and four goals to start and close out the contest, the Toronto Maple Leafs survived a five-goal binge from the beast that is the Carolina Hurricanes when riding a wave of score effects, to take Monday’s head-into-the-holidays matinee special 8-6.
Mitch Marner led the way with a game-high five points, while John Tavares and Zach Hyman continued their scoring surges as well with three points apiece. Martin Necas was a force for Carolina, registering four points, while Erik Haula notched two goals in an incredible attacking display from the visitors as well.