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Karlsson scores late in 2nd period, Penguins defeat Maple Leafs 3-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Erik Karlsson scored the deciding goal in the final seconds of the second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.

Jeff Carter won the faceoff to Kris Letang and he tapped it to Karlsson, who beat Toronto goalie Joseph Woll for his sixth goal of the season with 27.9 seconds to play in the period.

The Penguins blew a third-period lead one night earlier against Buffalo, but they were able to hold on against the Maple Leafs.