Colorado leads after two periods, but Toronto is winning the physical battle and trails by just one.
Colorado carries a 3-2 lead into the second-period break, with a 22-19 edge in shots. Toronto has brought the pressure physically, leading 21-11 in hits and 14-7 in blocked shots. Easton Cowan has a goal and four shots for the Leafs, while Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic each have an assist and three or four shots; Devon Toews has a goal, two shots and a plus-2 for Colorado. Mackenzie Blackwood has stopped 17 of 19 shots for an .895 save percentage, while Sergei Bobrovsky has made 19 saves on 22 shots (.864).
Key Performers
Easton Cowan, Toronto: 1 goal, 4 shots, +1 Devon Toews, Colorado: 1 goal, 2 shots, +2 Mackenzie Blackwood, Colorado: 17 saves on 19 shots, .895 SV%