The Pittsburgh Penguins tied the game at 2-2 in the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs, thanks to a goal from O’Connor with under 6:30 left to play, but ultimately lost 3-2 in overtime. Jake McCabe scored the winning goal for Toronto, marking the end of the Penguins' four-game winning streak. Despite the loss, the Penguins earned a crucial point, tying them with the Detroit Red Wings at 84 points for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, although the Red Wings have a game in hand. The Capitals, after six consecutive losses (0-4-2), are closely trailing, one point behind the Red Wings and two points behind the Islanders for a playoff position. The Eastern Conference playoff race remains tight, with seven teams, including the Penguins (31 RW), Capitals (28 RW), Flyers (28 RW), Red Wings (27 RW), and Islanders (26 RW), separated by just six points and five teams within a two-point margin. Auston Matthews scored his 65th goal of the season in the Leafs' victory. The Penguins have extended their point streak to nine games and are set to face the Red Wings next Tuesday in a pivotal match for playoff positioning.
The #Penguins are a point out of the playoffs, the #Leafs three back of the #FlaPanthers. News from around the NHL: Link ➡️ https://t.co/tMSHgAI8Tq https://t.co/N3uy0kiCdU
Jake McCabe scored the overtime winner for the Maple Leafs after logging heavy minutes trying to limit Sidney Crosby on Monday. The defenceman is playing some of his best hockey as the playoffs loom. (@lukefoxjukebox) https://t.co/FNxys5Z2c4
#LeafsForever win in OT with McCabe goal, Matthews 65th “He plays an important role for us, so it’s always nice to see guys like that get rewarded on the offensive side.” My @NHLdotcom story https://t.co/l9mZHjYOJj
McCabe scores OT winner, Matthews nets 65th goal, Leafs down Penguins https://t.co/ALys5Pr3fT
The @penguins extended their point streak to nine games and tied the Red Wings, in terms of standings points. Seven teams, separated by six points, are still in contention for two playoff spots in the East, including five teams divided by a two-point margin. #NHLStats https://t.co/rk5cLXKTFx
The @penguins extended their point streak to five games and tied the Red Wings, in terms of standings points. Seven teams, separated by six points, are still in contention for two playoff spots in the East, including five teams divided by a two-point margin. #NHLStats https://t.co/KYefg4P9MA
Maple Leafs win in OT, Penguins gain in East wild-card race ⤵️ https://t.co/i1TGFtT7OE
Auston Matthews scores his 65th, McCabe scores in OT in Maple Leafs victory over Pittsburgh Penguins https://t.co/eSoIP22q68 https://t.co/Q0m94SdGqb
Penguins get a point in overtime against the Leafs. #Flyers remain one point back of a playoff spot. https://t.co/k6gUCJvmNI
🍁 LEAFS WIN 🍁 Auston Matthews (@AM34) sets up Jake McCabe for the @Energizer overtime winner! https://t.co/v8ntA4tRfT
Jake McCabe wins it for the Leafs in OT. 🚨 (🎥: @MapleLeafs) https://t.co/5RmlhnOq9t
Toronto, McCabe End Penguins' Winning Streak, 3-2, in OT https://t.co/OReOItBxZ0
Penguins rally to tie Leafs in third before losing 3-2 in OT. Pens still pick up a point to tie Red Wings in points for second wild card, but Red Wings have a game in hand (which they'll play vs. Capitals on Tuesday).
Jake McCabe wins it in OT for TOR. PIT gets a point but doesn’t move into a playoff spot. #Isles have a one-point lead on PIT with a game in hand.
Penguins earn a point with a 3-2 OT loss in Toronto. They tie the Red Wings with 84 points, but the Red Wings still hold the second wild card in the East with a game in hand.
Penguins earn at least a point in Toronto and leapfrog the Red Wings into the second wild card in the East. Let’s see if they get two points with an OT win.
PIT and TOR tied at 2-2 after O’Connor scores with under 6:30 to play in third. #Isles
Sidney Crosby and the @penguins have surged up the Eastern Conference standings and will put their four-game win streak on the line when they visit Auston Matthews and the @MapleLeafs. #NHLStats: https://t.co/1Obe1luKpL https://t.co/ZLdOZpJx4E
Capitals get a point but have lost six in a row (0-4-2). Penguins (31 RW), Capitals (28 RW) & Flyers (28 RW) all trail Red Wings (27 RW) by 1 point for the 2nd wild card in the East, and 2 points behind Islanders (26 RW) for 3rd in Metro. Capitals at Detroit on Tuesday.
Capitals get a point but have lost six in a row (0-4-2). Penguins (31 RW), Capitals (28 RW) and Flyers (28 RW) all trail Red Wings by one point for the second wild card in the East, and two points behind Islanders (26 RW) for third in Metro. Capitals at Detroit on Tuesday.