In a closely contested NHL game, the Carolina Hurricanes took an early lead against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 1-0 after the first period, with shots on goal nearly even at 11-10 in favor of the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes managed to capitalize on a power play opportunity, going 1-for-1 on the PP, after a holding penalty was called on Max Domi of the Maple Leafs at 13:40. Timothy Liljegren of the Maple Leafs scored his first goal of the season at 5:16 of the third period, assisted by Domi, cutting the Hurricanes' lead to 2-1 with 15:44 to go in the third.
The Maple Leafs cut Carolina's lead to just one with 15:44 to go in the third. Timothy Liljegren snaps home a setup from Max Domi. 2-1.
Liljegren gets one back for the Leafs. 2-1 #Canes lead. 15:38 3rd
Liljegren scores his first of the season at 5:16. Domi feed. Carolina lead is cut to 2-1. #Leafs
Timothy Liljegren with a timely first goal of the season to put the #Leafs on the board. 2-1 CAR.
Domi, holding at 13:40. Carolina 1-for-1 on the PP tonight. #Leafs
1-0 Carolina after one. Shots on goal 11-10 #Leafs