Matthews and Nylander both scored two goals as Toronto battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits in the third period to beat New Jersey 4-3.

Auston Matthews scored twice, and Joseph Woll made 21 saves for the Maple Leafs (28-16-2), who had lost three in a row in regulation. Marner and Jake McCabe, who returned after missing the past four games with an upper-body injury, each had two assists.

The Maple Leafs' dependence on their 'Core Four' forwards is even more pronounced this season as their blueliners struggle to put up points. That's not likely to change.

Maple Leafs forward William Nylander helped secure a 4-3 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Nylander’s sister, Ella, was in attendance at the Scotiabank Arena on the night.

TORONTO (AP) William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:10 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Devils coach ...

TORONTO — William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:10 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Devils coach Sheldon ...

The ice at Scotiabank Arena was a battleground on Thursday night, January 16th, as the Maple Leafs and Devils engaged in a back-and-forth thriller. Ultimately, it was Toronto who emerged victorious in overtime,

Two third-period goals by Auston Matthews pushed the ex-coach’s return to overtime, where William Nylander won it for the Leafs 70 seconds in, ending Toronto’s season-high three-game losing streak.

Joseph Woll is set to make his 24th start of the season on Monday, which will mark a new career high for the Leafs goaltender. "He feels like he's in a good spot," said head coach Craig Berube.

January 17 - William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:10 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday night. Nylander ...

Despite a 4-3 victory their last time out, the Toronto Maple Leafs made one lineup change that should spark fireworks early against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Leafs, after losing three straight, fired off three consecutive victories and are one of the NHL’s hottest teams, winning eight of their last 11.