RALEIGH, N.C. -- Bobby McMann scored two goals, Matthew Knies had a goal and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 at Lenovo Center on Thursday.

Scott Laughton and Auston Matthews also scored, and Joseph Woll made 22 saves through two periods before leaving with a lower-body injury. Dennis Hildeby started in net for the third period and made nine saves in relief for the Maple Leafs (13-11-3), who have won three in a row.

Seth Jarvis scored for the Hurricanes (16-8-2), who had won two in a row. Frederik Andersen made 18 saves.

Toronto scored on its first shot of the game for a 1-0 lead at 53 seconds. McMann’s short snap shot from the slot hit the left post before bouncing off Andersen and trickling over the goal line.

The Maple Leafs took a 2-0

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