Mantha scores winner as Red Wings edge Maple Leafs in pre-season finale
DETROIT — Anthony Mantha scored the tie-breaking goal midway through the third period as the Detroit Red Wings edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday in both teams’ final pre-season game.
Toronto, which opens the regular season Wednesday against the Senators in Ottawa, wrapped up its exhibition schedule with three straight losses for a 2-4-2 record.
Gustav Nyquist had a goal and an assist for Detroit (6-1-1) and Dylan Larkin and Brendan Smith also scored.
No. 1 draft pick Auston Matthews had two assists for the Maple Leafs, setting up Zach Hyman in the second period and William Nylander in the third. Brooks Laich also scored.