nhl Game Recap
Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs Wrap - Toronto Wins 8-3
Toronto got 3 goals from Auston Matthews en route to a 8-3 victory over Colorado on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena.
Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs were rewarded as -137 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Toronto got goals from Auston Matthews(3), Travis Dermott, John Tavares, Jason Spezza, Pierre Engvall, and William Nylander in the victory. Nylander opened the scoring at 4:31 of the first period.
Jack Campbell turned in a 28-save effort for the Maple Leafs.
Colorado got goals from Nazem Kadri(2), and Samuel Girard in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Jonas Johansson stopped 33 of 41 shots for the Avalanche, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Toronto scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Colorado went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Toronto outshot Colorado 41-31 in the game.
Toronto looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wild. The Avalanche will aim to get back on the winning track at Montreal.