Kadri’s five-point effort, Andersen’s 54 saves lifts Leafs over Jackets 6-3
TORONTO — All it took was a subtle change of the forward lines to unlock some new-found offence.
Nazem Kadri picked up his fourth-career hat trick and recorded a career-high five points as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 on Wednesday.
Kadri’s line, consisting of Patrick Marleau and Mitch Marner, combined for five goals and five assists in the win. Since the trio was formed on Jan. 24 in a game against Chicago, Kadri has seven goals and eight assists, Marner has seven goals and five assists, while Marleau has three goals and four assists.
“My linemates contributed just as much as I did,” Kadri said. “They found me, I just tried to get open, and the puck seemed to find me tonight.”