Duclair makes his return to the lineup and George’s first career NHL goal holds as game-winner against the Leafs

William Nylander produced two goals, but not many other Maple Leafs can be proud of their performance in a 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

TORONTO-- Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night. Maxim Tsyplakov, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Mathew Barzal also scored and Ilya Sorokin ...

Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.

Toronto captain Auston Matthews sat out the Maple Leafs’ game Saturday night against the New York Islanders because of an undisclosed injury.

Toronto was minus captain Auston Matthews after he took a cross-check to the back late in Friday’s 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres

The Islanders face the Maple Leafs on Saturday and the two teams could be trade partners in a few months considering how the season has gone.