Maple Leafs beat Avalanche in overtime in Denver

Toronto defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime in Denver, ending Colorado's long home unbeaten run and extending the Leafs' points streak to 10 games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime on Monday night in Denver. Colorado had not lost a home game in regulation all season and was on a 17-game home winning streak. The Leafs traveled after a Saturday night game and faced an 8 p.m. local start and the Mile High altitude. The result extended Toronto's points streak and moved the club back into a playoff position for the first time since November. Game facts: - Final score: Maple Leafs 4, Avalanche 3 (overtime). - William Nylander scored the overtime winner, registering his 16th overtime-winning goal, a franchise record. - Auston Matthews scored in the third period, added a secondary assist, and has eight goals and 14 points in his last eight games; he also recorded his 22nd goal of the season. - Bobby McMann scored the game-tying goal, fired six shots, and is noted as the third-fastest maximum speed among NHL players this season behind Connor McDavid and Logan Cooley. - The win extended Toronto's points streak to 10 games (8-0-2) and returned the team to a playoff position for the first time since November. - Colorado had not lost a regulation home game all season and had a 17-game home winning run; Toronto limited high-danger chances late and Joseph Woll had another solid night in goal. Summary: The victory was a notable road result against a club that had dominated at home and it continued a strong run for Toronto. The win moved the Leafs back into the playoff picture and extended their points streak to 10 games. Undetermined at this time.