Max Pacioretty scored twice and set up linemate William Nylander for another goal to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs past the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Thursday.
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Pacioretty’s second goal, a redirect off a point shot from Conor Timmins, gave Toronto a 3-1 advantage midway through the second period and proved to be the game-winner. With the line of Pacioretty, Nylander and John Tavares buzzing early in the third period, Pacioretty missed a chance for a third goal when he flubbed a one-timer attempt before 18,688 at Scotiabank Arena.The Maple Leafs won their second straight game while the Ducks dropped their fifth in a row and third since they acquired veteran defenceman Jacob Trouba in a trade with the New York Rangers on Dec. 6.
Pacioretty made it 3-1 at 12:54 of the second period. Jackson LaCombe made it a one-goal game 65 seconds later with a high-slot shot through a crowd in front.Tavares assisted on both Pacioretty goals. On the first one, Tavares made a nifty backhand pass between his legs to Pacioretty in close.Leafs: Joseph Woll replaced Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz to start the second period. The Maple Leafs reported Stolarz suffered a lower-body injury. He shook out his right leg after Anaheim’s first goal.
The Ducks announced earlier in the day that forward Trevor Zegras will miss six weeks after he underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.Mason McTavish cruised down the wing on a partial breakaway with 1:43 remaining in the first period, but Stolarz kept his team in front with an arm save.The Maple Leafs scored first for only the 14th time in 29 outings. They have the league’s best win percentage when scoring first at .893 .
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