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Nylander’s Overtime Goal Lifts Maple Leafs Over Penguins in Thrilling 6-5 Victory

Toronto secures its fifth consecutive win as Sidney Crosby achieves historic career milestones.

Mar 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates after he scores his second goal of the game against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mar 2, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save on a shot by Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Mar 2, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) takes a shot during the warmups before the game against the Calgary Flames at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Mar 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (46) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • William Nylander scored his 35th goal of the season just one minute into overtime, securing a 6-5 victory for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • The Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to five games and have now won eight of their last nine matches.
  • Sidney Crosby surpassed Gordie Howe for 10th place on the NHL all-time assists list (1,050) and Bobby Hull for 18th on the all-time goals list (611).
  • Auston Matthews surpassed Darryl Sittler for second place on Toronto's all-time goal-scoring list with his 390th career goal, trailing only Mats Sundin (420).
  • Rickard Rakell scored twice for Pittsburgh, including his 500th career NHL point, as the Penguins suffered their sixth loss in seven games.