Gardiner scores in OT to lift Leafs over Penguins
TORONTO — Confidence was running high moments after the Toronto Maple Leafs sealed an overtime victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions.
“We played about as good as we could tonight,” said defenseman Jake Gardiner, who scored the winner in Toronto’s 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. “But it also shows we can play with anybody.”
Gardiner scored 2 minutes into overtime after being set up by Mitch Marner, whose shot just shuffled past defenseman Derrick Pouliot in front.