Bunting Nets PPG, Pens Beat Maple Leafs

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Bunting scored a third-period power-play goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead for good in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rickard Rakell also scored a power-play goal while Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh. Blake Lizotte and Kris Letang added short-handed empty-net goals in the final minute. Letang now has the 23rd-most points among defensemen in NHL history. Sidney Crosby finished with an assist and tied Gordie Howe for fifth-most assists with one franchise in league history. Tristan Jarry stopped 25 shots for his fourth straight win. William Nylander and Mitch Marner scored for Toronto.