3 most impressive Toronto Maple Leafs players from 5-3 win over Utah Mammoth ft. Matias Maccelli

The Toronto Maple Leafs notched their third straight win, grabbing an impressive 5-3 win over the upstart Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena.

Leafs forward Matias Maccelli torched his former club, getting a goal and an assist. Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Matthew Knies (EN) added the others for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, Michael Carcone, Mikhail Sergachev, and Dylan Guenther added the others for the Mammoth.

So, here’s a look at the three most impressive Toronto Maple Leafs players from their win over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.

3 most impressive Toronto Maple Leafs players from win over Utah Mammoth

#3 William Nylander

William Nylander continues to be an offensive force for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He notched a goal and an assist on Wednesday night. Most importantly, Nylander’s tally tied the game up at a critical juncture.

Here’s a look at the tally as shown on the Maple Leafs’ official X account:

The Mammoth led the game 1-0 after 20 minutes. But Toronto came out strong in the middle frame, getting rewarded with the game-tying goal. Nylander has now hit the 20-point mark, leading the club offensively.

#2 John Tavares

John Tavares was honored before the game for his 500th goal earlier this season. The former Toronto Maple Leafs captain wasted no time in notching his 501st goal, giving the Leafs a 3-2 lead in the third period.

Here’s a look:

The goal was huge as the Mammoth had fought back to tie the game heading into the second intermission. But Tavares found the back of the net to give the Maple Leafs a 3-2 lead.

Tavares ended the night with a goal and an assist. He now has 18 points in 13 games for Toronto.

#1 Matias Maccelli

Matias Maccelli had one heck of a game on Wednesday night. The Maple Leafs forward faced his former team for the first time. In particular, his inclusion in the lineup was more of a confidence boost as Maccelli had been a scratch in previous games.

The Leafs winger rewarded Craig Berube’s vote of confidence by scoring a goal and an assist. His goal proved to be the game-winner. Here’s a look:

Macelli’s performance earned him the game’s first star, as part of a movie-like night.

The Maple Leafs will be back in action on Saturday night as they take on their hated division rivals, the Boston Bruins, at Scotiabank Arena.