Rounding out their trade deadline maneuvers, the Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Ben Hutton for a 5th round pick while also getting center Riley Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a converted 6th round selection. The franchise also sent their third-round choice to the Calgary Flames for goaltender David Rittich. The team was without their first-round pick after they shipped it to Columbus in exchange for forward Nick Foligno. The Toronto Maple Leafs held just three selections during the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. While Tavares’ 34th goal of the season brought the Leafs closer to an overtime opportunity, it didn’t bring the team close enough, as Washington held on for the 3-2 win.Latest News NHL NHL Team Draft Recaps Toronto Maple Leafs 2021 NHL Draft Recap The Leafs’ second goal came from John Tavares with 32 seconds remaining, Andreas Johnsson scored the goal, and this was the left wing’s 16th, and 32nd point of the season. The Maple Leafs’ first goal came five minutes into the third period, making it 2-1. This goal was his 15th of the season, which gave him 15 goals in each of the last three seasons.Ĭonnolly nets his 15th of the season, tying a career-high in goals and putting the Caps up 2-0 💪 #CapsLeafs /vMplrbOwZG #CapsLeafs /VHZ9g8AlbNĬapitals’ center Brett Connolly’s wide grin was his celebration after he scored the team’s second goal of the game with 12 minutes remaining in the second period. Wilson snipes the shorty and regains the 2-goal lead 💪 #CapsLeafs /oANgimlATkįour minutes into the second period, Alex Ovechkin threw his hands above his head and shouted in celebration, having just scored his 650th career goal, 43rd goal of the season and first goal of Thursday’s game. The Caps moved to a 35-20-7 on the season, while the Maple Leafs fell to 36-21-4. Wilson’s goal gave the Caps a 3-1 lead, which would serve as the game winner. Sign up for NBC Sports Washington’s free email subscription today.īraden Holtby, the Washington Capitals’ faithful (and flexible) goaltender, kept the Toronto Maple Leafs scoreless with a full-split save seven minutes into the first period, setting up the theme of the Caps’ 3-2 win early on.įans may agree that these were the two highlights of the game: Holtby’s (literal) split save and Toronto-native Tom Wilson’s game-winning, shorthanded goal. This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, NBC Sports Washington. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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