"John Tavares looked vintage, assisting on Dakota Mermis' first goal of the season and as a Maple Leaf and then tying the game in the third period. Easton Cowan looked as comfortable as a 20-year-old NHLer could, routinely getting shots on the top line with Tavares and William Nylander and setting up the former's tying goal. And Scott Laughton showed how much the team was missing his presence both in the bottom six and on the penalty kill, generating some decent scoring chances."
"All of this was undone by a simple giveaway in overtime by Max Domi. He was looking for Oliver Ekman-Larsson at the front of the net but it ended up right on Zach Werenski's stick, who then found Adam Fantilli streaking down the boards to eventually ice the game. Fantilli, a noted Toronto boy who grew up cheering for Boston, gave twice the effort he usually does to beat ice his hometown team with two goals and an assist by the end of the night."
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in overtime despite playing a strong game and creating many chances. John Tavares assisted Dakota Mermis and tied the game late, while Easton Cowan generated consistent top-line opportunities alongside Tavares and William Nylander. Scott Laughton provided energy, penalty-kill value, scoring chances and crucial shot blocks. Max Domi's giveaway in overtime led to a transition goal by Adam Fantilli, who recorded two goals and an assist. Joseph Woll stopped 27 of 30 shots and kept the team competitive. The Columbus Blue Jackets have won five of the last six meetings, and the Leafs can build momentum from the performance despite the result.
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