Andreas Johnsson scored twice as part of Toronto's four-goal outburst in a seven-minute stretch to open the second period as the Maple Leafs dismantled the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday.
Mitch Marner added a goal and two assists, while John Tavares, William Nylander and Patrick Marleau had two-point nights to provide the rest of the offence for Toronto (39-20-4).
Frederik Andersen made 34 saves for the Leafs, who now turn their attention to Thursday when they visit the Islanders in Tavares's return to New York.
Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins replied for Edmonton (26-30-7). Mikko Koskinen allowed four goals on 16 shots before getting the hook in favour of Anthony Stolarz, who finished with 18 saves. Darnell Nurse had two assists.
Oilers superstar Connor McDavid returned to the lineup after serving his two-game suspension for a hit to the head on Islanders defenceman Nick Leddy last week. Wednesday marked another homecoming for McDavid, who grew up in a suburb just north of Toronto and cheered for the Leafs as a kid.
The 22-year-old had actually sat out three of Edmonton's last four games -- one with illness and two because of suspension -- with his team managing five of a possible six points. The Oilers came in with six out of a possible eight points in their last four outings, but were also just 3-8-4 over the last 15.