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Maple Leafs Fall 5-2 Against Pittsburgh - Game Recap
The Maple Leafs came up short Saturday against the Penguins, falling 5-2.
Pittsburgh won as a +144 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Michael Bunting, Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, Kris Letang, and Blake Lizotte each scored for the Penguins in the victory. Rakell opened the scoring for Pittsburgh.
Tristan Jarry turned in a 26-save effort for the Penguins.
Toronto got goals from Mitch Marner, and William Nylander in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Toronto got a 26-stop effort from Joseph Woll in the loss.
On the power play, Pittsburgh went 2-for-5, while the Maple Leafs were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Toronto lost the shots on goal battle to Pittsburgh by a margin of 31-28.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Avalanche. The Maple Leafs will aim to get back on the winning track at New Jersey.