The Toronto Maple Leafs completed a successful California road trip, ending with a 3-2 victory against the Anaheim Ducks. Over three games, they secured five points, maintaining a three-point lead over rival teams in the Atlantic Division. Starting the trip with a shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks, the Leafs showcased resilience, later defeating the Los Angeles Kings with a strong third period. The win against Anaheim was sealed by Steven Lorentz's game-winning goal. The Leafs’ effective power play also proved pivotal as they enter the final stretch of the regular season.
The Leafs now hold a three-point lead over both the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, sitting at 94 points with just eight regular-season games remaining.
Toronto scored four of their five goals against San Jose on Thursday with an extra man on the ice, highlighting their successful power play.
The trip concluded in Anaheim, where Steven Lorentz delivered the game-winning goal at 11:35 of the third period to lift the Leafs past the Ducks.
Despite the shaky start to the California road trip, Toronto managed to finish strong, earning five of a possible six points.
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