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TORONTO -- The play didnt actually result in a goal in Torontos 4-2 victory over Washington, but came pretty close, another demonstration of the ease with which the NHL seems to be coming to Maple Leafs rookie Mitch Marner.It was late in the second period Saturday night when Marner circled the Washington goal with puck in tow, cut back through the slot to where he started and then whipped a pass across the ice to Tyler Bozak, his attempt denied by reigning Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby.Marner had his eyes up the whole way, scanning the ice for opportunities, not bothered seemingly by Marcus Johansson, the Capitals winger trailing on the play.When you see him start wheeling the zone like that and going for a full lap you know its a confident player, linemate James van Riemsdyk said.Marner had already set up two Toronto goals at that point, vaulting into a share of first in the rookie scoring race while helping the Leafs end a three-game losing streak.The 19-year-old, now with 18 points, has matched Winnipeg sensation Patrik Laine for first among rookies, and also tied van Riemsdyk for the Leafs scoring lead. Marner leads all NHL rookies with 14 even-strength points, boasting six multi-point outings in his first 21 NHL games.Hes a guy who loves the game and he works really hard at it so the skys the limit for him, van Riemsdyk said.Marner set up goals from van Riemsdyk and Matt Martin, and Matthews scored his first goal at home in more than a month. Nazem Kadri added his ninth goal of the season.Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson scored, and Holtby made 37 saves for Washington.We didnt look like the Washington Capitals out there at all, Holby said. Completely embarrassed by a young team. Its not acceptable in our culture here. Were going to have to be better. Every one of us. It was completely embarrassing.Off since a Wednesday night shootout loss in New Jersey and facing a Washington squad playing its third game in four nights, the Maple Leafs appeared the much fresher team early.Martin opened the scoring less than 3 minutes in when he got behind the Washington tandem of John Carlson and Dmitry Orlov and beat Holtby for his second goal of the season and second in two games. The 27-year-old, who went the first 19 games of the year without a goal, was set up beautifully on the play by Marner, the 19-year-old firing a dart from one blue line to the other for his 17th point of the season.The Leafs kept it coming after the goal, outshooting the Capitals 12-1 at one point in the first while drawing three power plays. They came close to beating Holtby once more, but the reigning Vezina Trophy winner stood his ground, turning aside the final 12 shots of the period.The home side grabbed their fourth power play of the game moments into the second when Peter Holland gained a step on Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner, held as he broke free for an opportunity on Holtby. Holland was in the lineup for only his eighth game this year because 20-year-old rookie William Nylander was sidelined with an upper body injury (day-to-day).With the power play it was Marner again showing his skill. He dropped a soft pass into the slot for fellow rookie Nikita Soshnikov and while his attempt was denied, the puck landed right in front of van Riemsdyk. He promptly flipped the puck over Holtbys left pad for his team-leading ninth goal this season.Toronto got in and out of trouble a short while later. With Zach Hyman already in the box for holding, Leo Komarov was then whistled for hooking, giving the Capitals a 24-second five-on-three advantage. The Leafs managed to kill off both penalties though and escape unharmed.Holtby continued to perform throughout a more evenly-played second, countered at the other end by Andersen. The Leafs No. 1 stopped Taylor Chorney streaking down the right side with a glove save and then turned aside both Matt Niskanen and Backstrom on another Capitals man advantage.Marner continued to dazzle otherwise. After blocking a Justin Williams shot and hobbling off the bench the Thornhill, Ont., native then returned to make another eye-catching play. With puck in tow and Johansson trailing, Marner circled around the net, cut back through the slot to where he started and then flung a pass to Tyler Bozak, his attempt just above the goal-line denied by Holtby.Matthews padded the Leafs lead to three 22 seconds into the third when he blasted a Matt Hunwick rebound for his ninth goal of the season.Andersen made maybe his best stop of the game near the midway point of the final period, stretching to snatch Carlsons attempt with his glove.Backstrom scored a short time later, stuffing a shot into the goal on a scramble around the net.Game notes Toronto had dropped its previous three games all by a goal (0-2-1), downed by Montreal, Carolina and New Jersey.UP NEXT:Capitals: Have four days off before facing the New York Islanders at home Thursday nightMaple Leafs: Open a three-game Western Canada swing at Edmonton on Tuesday night. 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LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Warriors rising star Tuimoala Lolohea has been dumped from the squad for the crucial NRL clash with North Queensland in Townsville on Saturday night.Lolohea, 21, endured a dire evening at fullback and was substituted in the 54th minute last weekend as lowly-ranked South Sydney put a spike in the Warriors finals hopes with a 41-22 win in Auckland that dropped them to ninth.David Fusitua will replace Lolohea in the No.1 jersey while centre Blake Ayshford returns to the starting XIII after a fortnight on the pine.Lolohea, who can play fullback or in the halves, will play in reserve grade.(Lolohea) needs to get some confidence back in his game, as well as having the chance to play in his preferred spot in the halves, Warriors coach Andrew McFadden said on Tuesday.David has shown his ability in all the positions in the outside backs.Loloheas axing comes as media reports linking troubled Kiwi star Kieran Foran to the Warriors grow louder.Chief executive Jim Doyle said on Tuesday that Foran, released from the Eels on compassionate grounds, would be welcome at the club when ready to return to the NRL.When Kieran decides hes ready to resume his playing career, well certainly be interested in talking to him further, Doyle said in a statement.ddddddddddddlsewhere, the side retains a similar shape to that which fell to Souths.Thomas Leuluai and Shaun Johnson take up their regular roles in the halves, with Jazz Tevaga again deputising for the crocked Issac Luke at hooker.Jacob Lillyman and Albert Vete will line up as props, with Bodene Thompson and skipper Ryan Hoffman behind them in the second row.McFadden has decided to do away with his usual outside back on the bench, injecting front rower James Gavet into the XVII.It is hoped Gavet, who has played eight NRL games in 2016, will add some much needed thrust to the Warriors play through the middle.Were looking for a lot more from our forwards this week, McFadden said.We need to do much better in the battle in the middle, in what will be a really tough game for us.Fifth-placed North Queensland, the reigning NRL premiers, sit four points outside the top four after losing four of their last five matches.The Warriors have a poor record in Townsville, losing 10 of the 15 matches played in the Queensland city, but edge the Cowboys 18 to 17 overall. 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