Maple Leafs' run of four straight defeats ends at last

The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers finished 5-2 on Wednesday – no doubt a relief for Toronto after four straight defeats.

The Flyers took the lead late into the first period, with a goal from Joel Farabee. Travis Konecny and Travis Sanheim assisted.

The Maple Leafs tied the game 1-1 with a goal from Auston Matthews late in the first, assisted by John Tavares and Mitch Marner.

The Maple Leafs took the lead late into the first when John Tavares scored, assisted by William Nylander and Morgan Rielly.

The Maple Leafs increased the lead to 3-1 early in the third period when Zachary Aston-Reese beat the goalie.

Owen Tippett narrowed the gap to 3-2 five minutes later, assisted by Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton.

John Tavares increased the lead to 4-2 five minutes later, assisted by Mitch Marner and Victor Mete.

John Tavares increased the lead to 5-2 three minutes later, assisted by Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly.

The Maple Leafs were whistled for 10 penalties, while the Flyers received 11 penalties.

Toronto improves to 5–4–2, while Philadelphia Flyers drops to 5–3–2.

Toronto is now in fourth place in the table, while Philadelphia Flyers is in sixth place.

Coming up:

On Saturday, the Maple Leafs will host Boston at 7 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena and the Flyers will host Ottawa at 7 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre.