Domi's hit played a pivotal role in setting up Toronto's first goal, contributing to their eventual 2-1 victory over the Islanders.
ELMONT, N.Y. -- Bobby McMann scored two goals, including the game-winner with 2:59 left in the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 at UBS Arena on Thursday.
Bobby McMann scored his 11th & 12th goals of the season, as the Islanders enter the weekend in last place in the Metropolitan Division.
Maple Leafs forward Max Domi’s reverse hit on Islanders rookie Isaiah George ignited a debate between the coaches of Toronto and New York with the bench bosses sharing different opinions on the play. Toronto head coach Craig Berube praised the play while his counterpart from New York, Patrick Roy, called it a “clear headshot,” per ESPN.
Woll turned aside several high-quality scoring chances made in the opening period and 32 saves in Toronto's 2-1 victory.
The Maple Leafs stomped the Islanders on New Years Eve and it's a reminder that Berube has done what Roy couldn't do. Change the identity.
The Islanders felt the on-ice officials missed a "clear" head shot by Maple Leafs forward Max Domi that injured rookie defenseman Isaiah George on Thursday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have scored a goal on the man advantage in six of their last nine games, including Tuesday afternoon against this lowly Isles PK. Mitch Marner factored into that goal and has cashed on his power-play points prop in five of his last nine games.
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Lawson Crouse scored twice and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Thursday night to end a five-game winless streak. Logan Cooley, Clayton Keller, and Kevin Stenlund — into an empty net — also scored to help Utah improve to 17-15-6.