Stecher scores late goal to lift the Maple Leafs past the Rangers, 5-4

TORONTO (AP) — Troy Stecher scored with 26.3 seconds left in regulation and the Toronto Maple Leafs outlasted the New York Rangers 5-4 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Brandon Duhaime had a goal and two assists, and Teddy Blueger, Kirill Marchenko and Easton Cowan also scored for Toronto (6-4-2).

Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves. Zack MacEwen added two assists. Blueger also had an assist for a two-point night.

Mika Zibanejad, with a goal and an assist, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Tye Kartye and Alexis Lafreniere replied for New York (7-4-1), which got 31 stops from Dylan Garand. Adam Fox had four assists.

Stecher’s winner came on a delayed penalty after he took a pass from Morgan Rielly and ripped a high shot.

Bobrovsky tied former Rangers star Henrik Lundqvist for the most wins by a non-North American goalie with 459.

Rangers: At Ottawa on Saturday night.

Maple Leafs: At Edmonton on Saturday night.

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New York Rangers' Tye Kartye, left, celebrates after his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Pavel Dorofeyev (16) and Adam Fox (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Brandon Duhaime (24) celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Troy Stecher (28) and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrate after their team defeated the New York Rangers in an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Troy Stecher (28) celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Troy Stecher, right, celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell will play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing four games with a surgically repaired finger.

Coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Mitchell is a “full go” before he practiced fully for the first time since being injured. Glenn said earlier in the week that Mitchell's pain tolerance with his finger would likely be a factor in determining his availability this week.

“I feel great,” said Mitchell, who was removed from the injury report. “I've got 10 of them things and, dog, I'm just ready to ball with the guys, man.”

While the Jets' offense will have Mitchell back, running back Breece Hall and left guard Dylan Parham are questionable to play with injuries. Both have missed New York's last three games; Hall with a quadriceps injury and Parham with a knee ailment. They were both limited at practice Friday and Glenn said the Jets could wait until Sunday before determining whether either will play.

Running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu (knee) was also questionable to play, although he was a full participant at practice. Edge rusher Joseph Ossai (ankle), linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps) and offensive lineman Max Mitchell (concussion) were ruled out.

Adonai Mitchell's return should be a boost for quarterback Geno Smith and the passing game, which ranks 23rd in the NFL with 196.2 yards per game. It could also help open up more opportunities for No. 1 receiver Garrett Wilson, who has been frustrated with his inconsistent targets. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich said Thursday he needs to find more opportunities to get Wilson involved early in games.

Adonai Mitchell was hurt on Sept. 24 when Glenn said the receiver caught a finger in a jersey at practice. Mitchell said Friday he didn't recall the specific circumstances surrounding his injury.

“I really can't even think back that far,” Mitchell said. “I've just been so clouded on, like, just so focused on what I want to do, which is be back out there with the guys.”

He participated in some portions of the team’s on-field session the day after the injury while wearing a bulky wrap on his right hand, but hadn't practiced again until this week following surgery to repair the finger. Mitchell, who has nine catches for 123 yards in two games, was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday.

Hall had been sitting out since being hurt against Detroit on Sept. 27, but returned to practice on a limited basis on Thursday — an encouraging sign for the Jets' No. 1 running back.

Hall has 163 yards and a touchdown on 51 carries, along with 10 catches for 102 yards. In his absence, third-year running back Braelon Allen has been solid, rushing for 253 yards and a touchdown on 55 carries in the past three games. Glenn said earlier in the week that Hall would remain the starter when he returns.

Parham, also injured at Detroit, has been replaced in the lineup by Jordan Meredith the last three games.

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FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) stands on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Aug. 28, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

New York Jets' Breece Hall runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (15) gets tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) during an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)