Marner's Hat Trick Leads Leafs Over Red Wings

Mitch Marner achieved his third career hat trick, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, spoiling Todd McLellan's coaching debut with the team. Marner's goals, including a power-play goal, came in the first two periods, helping Toronto build a significant lead. John Tavares contributed two assists, including a highlight between-the-legs pass to Marner. Despite goals from Detroit's Lucas Raymond and Simon Edvinsson in the third period, the Red Wings suffered their fourth consecutive loss. The loss followed a recent coaching change, with McLellan replacing Derek Lalonde. Toronto's win was notable as star player Auston Matthews missed the game due to an upper-body injury, marking Marner's eighth multi-point game in Matthews' absence.