Matthews had a chance to equalize at 6:04, but Shesterkin kept the Rangers within 2-1 with a right-toe save.

The Rangers converted a two-minute minor penalty on Jacob Trouba for tripping at 12:25, making the score 2-1.

“The (boys) are going to be disappointed because we didn’t score,” Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said. “Tonight there were some good chances for the power play, but we didn't do a very good job with our efforts in the third period and turned it over a few times. When the game is on the line and there is a chance to decide it, we need to show more urgency.”

Later, at 16:24, Shesterkin saved Nylander with a glove shot from the left faceoff dot, preserving the one-goal lead.

“I don’t know which one stood out the most, there were so many I lost count,” Smith said. “I feel like he’s already had a whole season full of highlights with four or five games this year. It’s pretty impressive what he’s capable of, but I think we can probably do a better job of helping him and not give up all those opportunities.”

Kreider scored into the empty net at 19:00 to make it 3-1, and Panarin scored into the empty net at 19:46 to make the final score 4-1. Panarin recorded six goals and six assists during his points streak.

NOTES: In Shesterkin's three wins this season, he allowed a total of two goals. … New York has scored at least four goals in each of its first five games. … This is the fourth time in Rangers history (2008-09, 1997-98, 1983-84) that they have opened a season with a five-game point streak. … Zibanejad's assist on Kreider's goal in the second period was his 300th with the Rangers, making him the 13th player to reach that mark. … Toronto defenseman Chris Tanev left at 18:17 of the second period after blocking a one-timer from Zibanejad on his right knee. He returned for the third period but played only four shifts for 2:17…Matthews had a game-high nine shots on goal.