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Maple Leafs jump out to quick lead, hold off Panthers for 4-1 win

AM800-News-Toronto Maple Leafs-Florida Panthers-December 2-2025 Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson, front, left, and center Scott Laughton, left, reacts after Laughton scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. ((AP Photo/Lynne Sladky))

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Troy Stecher and Scott Laughton both got their first goals of the season, Dakota Joshua added a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Florida Panthers.

Bobby McMann had two assists for the Leafs, who have won three of their last four, and John Tavares added an empty-netter with 18.6 seconds left.

Sam Reinhart got his 14th of the season, a short-handed score in the second period for Florida. But Laughton scored with 7:42 left to restore the two-goal edge for the Leafs.