3 most impressive Toronto Maple Leafs from their thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Pittsburgh Penguins ft. William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs mounted a thrilling third-period comeback, scoring four times in the final frame to stun the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Maple Leafs came back from a 3-0 deficit to win the game 4-3 at Scotiabank Arena on Monday night.

William Nylander scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs, with captain Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann getting the others for Toronto. Meanwhile, Ben Kindel scored twice for the Penguins, with blueliner Erik Karlsson adding the other tally for Pittsburgh.

So, here’s a look at the three most impressive Toronto Maple Leafs players from their thrilling comeback win on Monday over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

3 most impressive Toronto Maple Leafs from comeback win over Pittsburgh Penguins

#3 Anthony Stolarz

Toronto Maple Leafs starting netminder Anthony Stolarz was brilliant on Monday night. He stopped 34 of 37 shots. He kept the Maple Leafs in the game, making two great saves in the third period when the game was still 3-0.

Stolarz held the fort and bought enough time for his teammates to turn things around. His efforts landed the Leafs’ goalie the game’s third star.

#2 Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs captain was the catalyst for the team’s third-period turnaround. Auston Matthews scored at the 3:31 mark of the final frame.

Here’s a look at the goal:

Matthews took a stretch pass between to Penguins’ players. He came in on the breakaway, beating Sidney Crosby with the puck. Then, Matthews fooled Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry by sliding the puck in the five-hole.

Matthews ended the night with a goal and an assist, earning him the game’s second star.

#1 William Nylander

William Nylander had a three-point night for the Maple Leafs. He came back after a brief absence due to injury, to score twice, including the game-tying goal.

Here’s a look:

The goal, as posed on the Maple Leafs official X account, showed Nylander taking a one-timer from the top of the slot, beating Jarry cleanly. The stunned Penguins could not believe how easily the Leafs had cycled the puck in their own end to set up the goal.

Nylander continues his torrid pace to start the season. He was clutch when the Leafs needed him the most. His efforts earned the Swedish star the game’s first star.

The Maple Leafs will be back in action on Wednesday night as they host the Utah Mammoth at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs will be looking to extend their current winning streak to three games.

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Edited by Nestor Quixtan