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Maple Leafs overcome Flames in dramatic overtime win
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Winger Mitch Marner nets decisive goal on power play

Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal 43 seconds into overtime to push the high-flying Toronto Maple Leafs past the visiting Calgary Flames 5-4 and extend his franchise-record point streak to 22 games.

William Nylander, meanwhile, enjoyed a five-point night at Scotiabank Arena, including two goals and an assist.

The 26-year-old Toronto winger Nylander, who pinned his solid play on his skating, has scored 17 goals in just 29 games this season, halfway to his career-high 34 goals from a season ago.

“That’s the most important thing for me and helping me create space and get chances out there,” he said.

“Obviously, tonight he carries our team and is basically the reason we get two points,” said Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray, who made 22 saves.

“He’s just a stud. He’s incredibly gifted. He works hard. I’ve said this a bunch of times, but he just seems to win a ton of 50/50 battles. That goes to his strength and his dedication to win those battles.”

The win was the Maple Leafs’ (18-5-6) eighth in nine outings but only their second in eight overtime games this season. Meanwhile, the Flames (13-11-4) have dropped two straight.

“[Nylander] still has a long way to go in terms of fulfilling his potential,” Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said. “I think he can and will be in that top-tier of players.”

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