Toronto turned an even shot count into a 7-2 road rout, handing Edmonton its first loss in four games.
The Maple Leafs beat the Oilers 7-2 at Rogers Place, turning a 32-31 shot count into a five-goal win. Toronto’s finishing and goaltending made the difference: the Leafs scored seven times, while Edmonton managed two goals despite edging them in shots. William Nylander led Toronto with two goals, including one power-play goal, on three shots; he finished with two points, a plus-2 rating and one hit. Leon Draisaitl scored both Edmonton goals, including a power-play goal, and had seven shots, two points, a minus-2 rating and no hits. Connor McDavid added two assists for two points on three shots, with a minus-2 rating and one hit, while Jack Roslovic chipped in a goal and an assist for Toronto. Anthony Stolarz stopped 30 of 32 shots for a .938 save percentage; Edmonton’s Tristan Jarry made 25 saves on 30 shots, an .800 save percentage. Toronto also scored once on the power play, matching Edmonton, and survived a 41-23 disadvantage in hits to secure the decisive result.
Key Performers
William Nylander, Toronto: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 3 shots, +2, 1 PPG, 1 hit. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 7 shots, -2, 1 PPG, 0 hits. Anthony Stolarz, Toronto: 30 saves on 32 shots, .938 save percentage.
Standings Impact
Toronto improves from 6-4-2 to 7-4-2 and extends its winning streak to four. Edmonton drops from 8-1-1 to 8-2-1, ending its three-game streak; the Oilers remain one point ahead of the Leafs, 17 to 16.
DYMA Insight
The pregame Power Index had No. 2 Edmonton well ahead of No. 11 Toronto, but the Leafs’ .938 goaltending and seven goals flipped that matchup. Toronto won by finishing chances, not by outshooting or out-hitting the Oilers.