Leafs Lose Shootout, Nylander Hits Milestone

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Toronto Maple Leafs drop a tough 4-3 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night at Prudential Center. They held the lead into the final minutes, but couldn't close it out, as Connor Brown tied things up with just over two minutes left, sending the game. To overtime. Goals came from Matthias McShelly early, William Nylander on the power play in the second period, and Matthew Knees in the third to put Toronto back, a head. Anthony Stalars stood tall and net for the Leafs, facing heavy pressure, but New Jersey pulled ahead in the skills competition. This defeat stretches Toronto's recent rough patch, where they've struggled to finish strong after building advantages. William Nylander kept driving the offense, not just with his goal, but by pushing the pace and creating chances all night. Meanwhile, John Tavares had a big milestone, notching his 300th assist as a Maple Leaf. Joining a rare club of players to reach that mark, with multiple teams, Scott Lafton

1:03status adds intrigue, as he set out the game despite saying he wants to stay in Toronto. With his contract expiring at season's end, he could get traded as a rental to a contender for the playoffs, gain experience, and potentially return, home afterward. The Leafs can take positives like multi-line scoring and solid goal-tending into tonight's match-up against the New York Rangers, a quick chance to. Bounce back and steady the ship. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L dot com. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com.