Top 4: Maple Leafs last in the East

1. Maple Leafs last in the East

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t play last night.

But the Blue Jackets did, and with a 3-1 win over the Kings, Toronto is now in last place in the East. Who’d have thought?

In the win, Mason Marchment scored two goals.

He has three in two games since joining the Jackets.

As for the Kings, they have just one win in their last six games.

They shouldn’t have traded Phillip Danault…

2. A 20th victory for the Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a chance to reach the 20-win plateau last night.

With a 4-1 victory, Tampa Bay reached the plateau in 36 games.

The home side didn’t wait long to break the ice.

By the 22nd second, it was 1-0.

Despite the loss and four goals on just 17 shots, Jordan Binnington shone here.

What a save!

In the victory, Darren Raddysh collected three points.

He has now reached the 100-point plateau for his career. In the first period, he collected two of his points.

3. A questionable Ross Johnston shot

In one of the late-night games, the Ducks hosted the Kraken.

Late in the second period, with Seattle leading 1-0, Mikael Granlund tied the game.

But midway through the third period, Jordan Eberle gave the Kraken the lead.

Seattle never looked back.

The visitors won 3-1.

Late in the game, Tye Kartye was the victim of a sneaky hit by Ross Johnston.

The scrum erupted.

4. Christian Dvorak, the baseball player

The Canucks were in Philadelphia, and they were no match for the Flyers.

The home side won easily, 5-2.

In victory, Philadelphia scored some fine goals. Christian Dvorak’s was one of them. He probably played baseball when he was younger.

Owen Tippett showed off his speed.

And Nikita Grebenkin fed his teammate Carl Grundstrom in fine style.

Grebenkin finished the game with a goal, too.

Overtime

– St. Louis couldn’t help it.

– Players with two or more points yesterday.

– Big night in the NHL tonight.