The Maple Leafs saw the final moments in Philadelphia just before they took off back to Toronto following their win against the Flyers on Saturday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs ’ 5–2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday featured a milestone moment for rookie forward Easton Cowan. The 20-year-old scored his first NHL goal early in the third period, drawing praise from teammates and his head coach after the game.

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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews pointed out the defensive breakdown and leaky goaltending as the two glaring issues that turned a winnable game into a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev did not finish the game after he was stretchered off during their 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

There were fears the accidental blindside collision with Flyer winger Matvei Michkov had caused another concussion the very day Tanev returned to the lineup. While the Leafs have not got into details, Tanev stayed overnight at a Philly hospital, flew home Sunday and has been talking to teammates Monday morning.

When Craig Berube said Easton Cowan “needs a reset” and would sit out Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils, it raised eyebrows—but perhaps not for the reason most think.

Pittsburgh has been playing with fire defensively, and my Penguins vs. Maple Leafs predictions expect Toronto to capitalize on mistakes and fill the net. Find out why with my free NHL picks for this Monday,