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TOR 4, DET 1: Bozak scores 2 as Maple Leafs win 2nd straight

John E. Sokolowski / USA Today

A pair of goals from Tyler Bozak helped the Toronto Maple Leafs overcome a solid effort by the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

Here's what you need to know:

  • Toronto snapped a four-game winless skid against the Red Wings and recorded their first regulation victory against Detroit since Jan. 7, 2012.
  • The Maple Leafs lost defenseman Roman Polak to a lower-body injury in the second period. Polak was favoring his left leg as he left the ice and did not return.
  • Tomas Tatar scored on the same play as Polak's injury. Tatar has nine goals on the season, tying him for the team lead with Gustav Nyquist.
  • The Red Wings were without Pavel Datsyuk again due to a groin injury that has sidelined the star for three contests.
  • Detroit controlled possession at even-strength for the majority of the game but was unable to translate its more dominant stretches into goals.
  • Toronto players saluted the fans after the game, unlike Thursday's win over Tampa Bay.

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