Maple Leafs Secure Shootout Victory Over Utah After Blowing Three-Goal Lead

Toronto edges Utah 4-3 in a dramatic NHL matchup, with Mitch Marner scoring the decisive shootout goal after Utah's spirited comeback tied the game in regulation.

• Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.
• Utah rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the second period, fueled by Michael Kesselring's fight and three quick goals, including Barrett Hayton's power-play equalizer.
• Mitch Marner scored the game-winning shootout goal, with Auston Matthews also contributing in the tiebreaker for Toronto.
• Toronto's William Nylander and Calle Jarnkrok scored power-play goals in the first period, while Joseph Woll made 30 saves in net.
• Utah earned a point in the Western Conference playoff race and will face Anaheim on Wednesday, while Toronto prepares to host Florida on Thursday.

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