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Russell hands Maple Leafs winner in 6-4 victory over Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Oilers defenseman Kris Russell accidentally fired the puck into his own net late in the third period, handing the Toronto Maple Leafs the go-ahead goal Thursday night in a 6-4 victory over Edmonton.

William Nylander had a goal and two assists for Toronto. Auston Matthews, Dominic Moore, Matt Martin, Patrick Marleau and Nazem Kadri also scored for the Maple Leafs (17-9-1). Frederik Andersen stopped 41 shots for the win.

Marleau was credited with the winner after Russell's gaffe with 1:05 remaining.