Maple Leafs Snap 3-Game Skid with 6-3 Thrashing of Penguins, Led by Nylander's 4-Point Effort

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In a pivotal win, the Toronto Maple Leafs broke their three-game losing streak with a resounding 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Max Domi ended his 23-game goal drought with the game-winning goal, scored with 8 minutes and 25 seconds left in the game. Domi's impressive play capped off a strong team effort, led by William Nylander, who notched two goals and two assists. Nylander, who had gone 11 games without scoring, opened the scoring in the first period with his first goal of the season. However, the Penguins quickly tied the game thanks to Bryan Rust's breakaway goal just 44 seconds later. The Toronto defense struggled to contain Rust, who took advantage of a lapse in coverage to even the score. The Maple Leafs' special teams unit was a concern, as they failed to convert on two power play opportunities. This comes after assistant coach Marc Savard was let go for the team's poor power play performance. Despite this, the team showed resilience and determination, outshooting the Penguins 31-32. The Penguins, who have lost nine of their last 10 games, were led by Rutger McGroarty and Anthony Mantha, who scored in the loss. Pittsburgh goalie Stuart Skinner struggled, allowing 12 goals in his first three starts since being traded from the Edmonton Oilers on December 15. The Maple Leafs will look to build on this momentum as they host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. The Penguins, meanwhile, will visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.