Leafs Battle Back To Go Ahead Four Points In The Standings

Despite losing to the Florida Panthers 3-1 in the beginning of the first period last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back to win 5-3.

This is a huge win for the Leafs as Toronto is now four points ahead of Florida in the standings.

"We just responded well throughout the game," said Leafs head coach, Sheldon Keefe after the game.

Mark Pysyk put the Panthers ahead 1-0 2:23 into the first period.

A little over a minute later, Zach Hyman tied the game.

Mike Hoffman scored at 7:25 and Noel Acciari scored at 12:36.

It didn't look good for the Leafs.

Toronto, however, battled back near the end of the period.

Kasperi Kapanen scored at 17:43.

Then, Auston Matthews tied the game 3-3 at 18:58.

There was no scoring in the second period, although, the Leafs did have their chances.

William Nylander scored the winning goal for Toronto 9:00 into the third period.

William Nylander scored the winner for the Leafs.

Justin Holl scored a empty netter at 19:39 with a long shot from Florida's offensive zone.

Matthews, Hyman, and Holl all had two points.

Florida's Keith Yandle had two assists last night.

Toronto hosts the Vancouver Canucks tomorrow night.