SFGate.com · Oct 17, 2015
Maple Leafs’ 2 late goals in 6-3 victory keep Columbus winless
Leo Komarov scored two late goals and visiting Toronto beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 on Friday night to give Mike Babcock his first victory as coach of the Maple Leafs.
Joffrey Lupul had a goal and an assist, and Jake Gardiner, James van Riemsdyk and Nazem Kadri also scored to help Toronto improve to 1-2-1. Daniel Winnik added three assists, Morgan Rielly had two, and James Reimer finished with 24 saves. The Maple Leafs played for the first time in six days.
“All in all, we had a good night,” Babcock said. “I thought we scored some good goals. Full marks to the guys for the win.”