After the Anaheim Ducks had tied the game early in the third period, Toronto's fourth line put the puck deep in the offensive zone. After some hard work down low by Pontus Holmberg and David Kampf, the puck went up to Simon Benoit, who fired a shot towards the net.

Lorentz scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

With the score tied early in the third period, Steven Lorentz netted the game-winning goal when the puck took a fortuitous bounce off Sutherland after the referee fell to the ice. Lorentz acknowledged the lucky break but was happy to take it because of the unlucky bounces he experienced earlier this season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are predicted to sign veteran defenseman Cody Ceci in the offseason to bolster the blue line.

The Maple Leafs’ fourth-line left winger scored his seventh goal of the season Sunday to break a tie late in the third period in Anaheim, and it turned out to be the game-winner in a 3-2 decision over the Ducks. Remarkably, it was Lorentz’s fourth game-winning goal of the season.

Tavares and Lorentz, each unrestricted free agents at the end of this season, may have to wait to receive contract offers from Toronto.

Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Marner leaving could mean a full-time top-line role for William Nylander. But even if Nylander continues to play away from Auston Matthews more than with him, losing Marner would necessitate the addition of another top-six winger in free agency or via trade.

Max Domi scored a highlight-reel goal to break the game open and Steven Lorentz got the game-winner on a tipped shot.