Scott Laughton erupted for two goals and two assists to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-2 preseason win over the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Laughton’s early opener and a later strike helped Toronto surge to a 3-1 lead, with Steven Lorentz delivering a pair of goals andMat Benning and Ryan Tverberg also scoring as the depth of the Leafs came alive. Patrik Laine added a power-play goal, while Dennis Hildeby stopped 11 shots for Toronto. Montreal’s stars were quieter, and the game was notable for multiple Canadiens injuries to the blueline (Kaiden Guhle, Noah Dobson day-to-day; David Reinbacher left early), with an update anticipated Friday. Fantasy takeaway: Laughton’s multi-point night boosts his short-term intrigue, and Toronto’s balanced scoring bodes well for streaming options in deeper leagues, especially if the injury situation in Montreal lingers into the early-season window.

The Leafs leaned on speed and depth, building momentum in the second and third periods as Montreal shuffled lines behind a goaltending split that saw Montembeault and Jacob Fowler share duties. For fantasy managers, keep an eye on Laughton’s line fate and Toronto’s emerging role players—Lorentz, Benning, and Tverberg could offer value in later-September fantasy schedules. On Montreal, the injury news at blue line could alter early-season defensive pairings and minutes, opening small-but-notable opportunities for other defensemen or call-ups if the situation persists.