nhl Game Recap
New York Falls 7-3 to Maple Leafs - Recap
Auston Matthews scored twice to lead the Maple Leafs over New York 7-3 on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
Toronto won as a +164 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Toronto got goals from Auston Matthews(2), Mitchell Marner(2), Calle Jarnkrok, Conor Timmins, and David Kampf in the victory. Matthews opened the scoring at 3:52 of the first period.
Martin Jones turned in a 28-save effort for the Maple Leafs.
New York got goals from Blake Wheeler(2), and Mika Zibanejad in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 23 of 29 shots for the Rangers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Toronto went 1-for-3, while the Rangers were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Toronto lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 31-30.
Toronto looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Jackets. The Rangers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Anaheim.