Maple Leafs End Skid with 2-1 OT Win Over Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night in Columbus, Ohio, ending a nine-game skid with a dramatic comeback fueled by returning stars and a milestone goal from William Nylander.

Nylander delivered the game-winner with 20 seconds left in overtime, wristing a shot past Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves after receiving a pass from defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The tally marked Nylander's 15th career overtime goal, surpassing Auston Matthews and franchise legend Mats Sundin for the most in Maple Leafs history. It was his second point of the night, as he also assisted on the tying goal earlier in the third period. The win improved Toronto's record to 10-10-3, lifting the team to seventh in the Atlantic Division and marking only their second road victory this season.

The game remained scoreless through two periods, with Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll making 35 saves to keep his team in contention despite Columbus controlling much of the play. The Blue Jackets broke the deadlock at 13:30 of the third when defenseman Zach Werenski fired a wrist shot from the left corner, beating Woll on the short side for his...