In a tired situation — and with Matthew Knies the latest victim of a flu bug going around the room — the Leafs‘ 7-3 win over the Rangers at MSG was a satisfying albeit unlikely victory.
Four first-period goals put them in the lead and key third-period goals from Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews helped put it away in Martin Jones’ first start of the season for Toronto. The second period was a bit sketchy at times, but all in all, the Leafs picked up a convincing win on the road against a team at the top of the league standings.