After getting out to a 5-2 lead in shot attempts, the Maple Leafs grabbed the opening goal of the game six minutes in via Connor Brown’s tip on a Morgan Rielly point shot. The goal was initially waived off but — with the contact clearly taking place below the crossbar — it was overruled upon review.
Connor Brown scores on a high tip, which was disallowed, reviewed and now counts. Assisted from Rielly and Bozak. pic.twitter.com/K3M0ktrgs4
— Maple Leafs Hotstove (@LeafsNews) November 18, 2016
After the Leafs went four minutes with attempting a shot on goal, the Panthers responded through Aaron Ekblad halfway through the first.