Maple Leafs Defeat Rangers 4-3 as Tavares Reaches 1,100 Career Points
Toronto secures its third straight win while New York's playoff hopes dwindle after a seventh loss in nine games.
- John Tavares scored twice and added an assist, becoming the eighth active NHL player to reach 1,100 career points.
- The Rangers have now lost three consecutive home games and seven of their last nine, jeopardizing their Eastern Conference playoff chances.
- William Nylander reached 600 career points with two assists, including one on Tavares' first goal.
- Jake McCabe recorded a career-high three assists, contributing to Toronto's offensive success.
- Artemi Panarin extended his points streak to 11 games with a goal, but the Rangers continue to struggle at Madison Square Garden with a 16-17-3 home record.