Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Derick Brassard had a goal and two assists, and the streaking Islanders held off the John Tavares-led Maple Leafs 5-4 Wednesday night at the Coliseum.
Semyon Varlamov made 23 saves and the Islanders earned a point for the 13th straight game — a span including 12 victories and one overtime loss. Mathew Barzal also had a goal and an assist. It was an especially sweet win for the Islanders’ fanbase who was chanting “We don’t need you” to Tavares, who played in New York for nine seasons.
Kasperi Kapanen, William Nylander, Justin Holl and Tavares scored for Toronto in its third straight loss.