Mitch Marner broke the Toronto points streak record at 19 games, scoring short-handed and power-play goals in the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.
Alex Killorn scored from the right circle 33 seconds in the extra period. Anthony Cirelli, who made his season debut following shoulder surgery, passed the puck to Killorn for the winner.
“It’s cool,” Marner said. “I grew up in the city. I love being part of this team now days. It’s special to me. It’s special growing up to watch this team play hockey. Now to have my name on something amazing, it’s hard to describe.”
WATCH | Marner breaks franchise record in loss to Tampa Bay:
Mitch Marner’s 2nd period shorthanded goal extends his franchise record point streak to 19 games.
Marner’s power-play goal tied it at three with 8:05 left in the third.
Tampa Bay had taken a 3-2 on power-play goals by Nikita Kucherov and Ross Colton in the opening 4:34 of the third. Kucherov’s goal came after Marner was sent off for tripping at four seconds.
Toronto’s John Tavares had a goal disallowed with 4:04 left in the third after a review determined he kicked the puck into the net.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 36 saves, and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored for the Lightning.
Cirelli assisted on Namestnikov’s goal. He played 12:45.
“It felt great just to be out there with the guys,” Cirelli said. “It’s awesome. It’s been awhile.”
Steven Stamkos extended his points streak to 10 games with an assist on Kucherov’s goal. Stamkos has five career 10-game points streaks. Only Martin St. Louis (seven) and Kucherov (six) have more in team history.
WATCH | Killorn scores OT winner against Leafs:
Mitch Marner extends his point streak to 19 games with two goals, but Toronto falls 4-3 to Tampa Bay.
Toronto’s Matt Murray stopped 29 shots, and William Nylander had a goal.
The teams combined for 15 minor penalties. The Lightning went two for six on the power play, while Toronto converted one of five chances.
“It was a weird game,” Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. “I think both coaches and staffs will look at…
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