Bobby McMann's two goals, including a decisive tiebreaker late in the third period, propelled the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Joseph Woll showcased an impressive performance, stopping 32 shots, marking the Maple Leafs' second win over the Islanders in a week and their third victory in four games.
The lone goal for the Islanders came from Scott Mayfield, while Ilya Sorokin recorded 29 saves, but the team faced their third consecutive loss. A pivotal moment occurred when Adam Pelech was penalized for tripping, leading to a power play opportunity that McMann exploited with just under three minutes left in the game.
McMann initially put Toronto on the board at 10:43 in the second period, but Mayfield equalized shortly before the period ended. Despite a strong push from the Islanders in the final moments, Woll's netminding secured the Maple Leafs' victory.
