Leafs Beat Rangers, Secure Disappointing Finish

0:00It's March 26th. Toronto News today starts now. AI powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, knocking New York out of playoff contention. Dakota Joshua scored a goal and added an assist. While Joseph Wool turned aside 40 say's and picked up his first national hockey lead point with. Toronto built a 3-0 lead in the second period, but the Rangers fought back with goals from Mika Zebenehad twice and Alexis Leffernier. John Tavares sealed it with his 26th goal of the season at 11.57 in the third, making the score 4-2. Both teams are headed for disappointing finishes, with the Rangers sitting second to last in the standings and missing the playoffs for a second year. In a row, the Leafs ranked 21st overall and will skip the postseason for the first time since 2016. A few bright spots emerged, like 21-year-old Adam Sacora making his Rangers debut after a call-up from the minors where he posted 29 points this season.

1:05Meanwhile, William Nylander sits one point from topping his dad Michaels 679 career points, having hit that mark in fewer games. The Leafs head to St. Louis to face the Blues on Saturday, as both squads wrap up their seasons on the road.