TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe didn't like seeing his team having to fish the puck out of its net after two early power-play goals.
The fact the penalties — both for instigating fights — came from the Maple Leafs standing up for each other softened the blow for their head coach.
Toronto then used that energy to push back between the whistles.
Noah Gregor scored the winner and added an assist, William Nylander extended his franchise record for points to start a season to 15 games with a goal of his own following two spirited tilts Saturday — including one involving 40-year-old defenceman Mark Giordano — as the Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.