Engvall scores late winner as Islanders clip Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO — Former Toronto forward Pierre Engvall returned Monday to score a late game-winner and lift the New York Islanders past the Maple Leafs 3-2.
Engvall’s rebound from in close with 2:02 remaining snapped a 2-2 tie and halted the Maple Leafs (25-15-8) three-game winning streak before 18,675 at Scotiabank Arena.
The win evened new Islanders (21-17-12) head coach Patrick Roy’s record at 2-2-1.
Toronto captain John Tavares tied the game on the power play with 4:48 left in the third period, redirecting a Morgan Rielly shot from the slot.