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Toronto Skates Past New Jersey 4-2 - Recap
Toronto skated to a 4-2 victory over New Jersey on Thursday in NHL action at Prudential Center.
The Maple Leafs were a +126 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.5.
John Tavares, Max Pacioretty, Steven Lorentz, and Bobby McMann each scored for the Maple Leafs in the victory. Pacioretty opened the scoring for Toronto.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 22 of 24 New Jersey shots in the victory.
New Jersey got goals from Timo Meier, and Jesper Bratt in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New Jersey got a 18-stop effort from Jacob Markstrom in the loss.
Toronto scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 1-for-5 with the man advantage.
New Jersey outshot Toronto 24-22 in the game.
Toronto heads into a battle against the Penguins. New Jersey, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.