The Maple Leafs faced the New York Rangers and managed to win, driven by timely scoring and effective goaltending from Anthony Stolarz, who made 32 saves. Early in the game, Toronto's top line demonstrated offensive potential, leading to a power-play opportunity. The second power-play unit played a crucial role, showcasing tenacity and puck recovery, ultimately leading to a goal set up by Max Domi. Despite a couple of missed opportunities for the top line, the team's resilience helped them overcome a mediocre performance.
The game started as promisingly as it could've for the Maple Leafs, as the top line got to work right away after the opening faceoff with a one-time look for Auston Matthews in the high slot.
With Vincent Trocheck in possession, Nick Robertson recovered the puck by digging in with a strong stick lift from behind to keep the play alive in the offensive zone.
Not long after, Matthews picked up a puck off the end boards and tried his wraparound power move, nearly leading to Marner banging one in from in front.
The second power-play unit was hungrier than the PK and won puck battles, leading to a puck recovery and a goal set up by Max Domi.
Collection
[
|
...
]