NHL Roundup: Maple Leafs Tally 5 Third-Period Goals in Win

NHL Roundup: Maple Leafs Tally 5 Third-Period Goals in Win
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (58) deflect for a goal in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Jan. 29, 2022. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Michael Bunting notched his second career hat trick, and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored five unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the host Detroit Red Wings 7–4 on Saturday night.

Rasmus Sandin scored the go-ahead goal, his first goal of the season. Pierre Engvall, Mitchell Marner and John Tavares also scored for the Maple Leafs, while Petr Mrazek made 31 saves.