Mitch Marner powers Maple Leafs over Red Wings [Video]

Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night.

John Tavares added two goals of his own, including one into an empty net, for Toronto (8-5-2). Anthony Stolarz made 21 saves and Morgan Rielly added two assists. 

Marner has a goal and 10 assists as part of a seven-game point streak.

Dylan Larkin replied for Detroit (6-6-1). Cam Talbot stopped 17 shots.

Toronto placed Auston Matthews (upper-body injury) on injured reserve before the game. The three-time Maurice (Rocket) Richard Trophy winner as the NHL’s leading goal-scorer also sat out Tuesday’s 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins. 

Matthews is eligible to return to the lineup Tuesday when the Leafs welcome the Ottawa Senators.

The members of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2024 were honoured before the opening faceoff. 

Shea Weber, Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Natalie Darwitz …