nhl Game Recap
Toronto Skates Past Minnesota 5-3 - Recap
Zach Hyman was the difference, potting a pair for Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs skated off with a 5-3 victory over the Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Toronto won as a -105 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Zach Hyman(2), Tyler Ennis, Auston Matthews, and Nazem Kadri each scored for the Maple Leafs in the victory. Matthews opened the scoring for Toronto.
Frederik Andersen turned in a 38-save effort for the Maple Leafs.
Minnesota got goals from Eric Staal, Jordan Greenway, and Jason Zucker in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Minnesota got a 18-stop effort from Devan Dubnyk in the loss.
Toronto scored 1 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Toronto lost the shots on goal battle to Minnesota by a margin of 41-23.
Toronto looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sabres. The Wild will aim to get back on the winning track at Vancouver.