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Game Review: Maple Leafs’ rush offense comes to life, Easton Cowan shines, Morgan Rielly turns back the clock in blowout win over Columbus

Given the Maple Leafs’ speed, skill, and finishing ability up front — and generally how dangerous they’ve looked offensively early in the season — this was a stat that made absolutely no sense through 10 games: Early trend with the…

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:12 AM

Key Things to Know

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 behind a second-period rush scoring explosion.
Easton Cowan recorded a shorthanded goal and an assist while shining alongside Auston Matthews.
Morgan Rielly recorded three assists, and Jack Roslovic added a goal and two assists.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, powered by a four-goal rush explosion during the second period. After falling behind early, Toronto took control with goals from William Nylander, Auston Matthews, Easton Cowan, and Jack Roslovic in under 10 minutes. Marshall Rifai also added his first career NHL goal late in the third period.

Morgan Rielly contributed three assists, while Cowan excelled with a shorthanded goal and an assist. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz rebounded from a shaky start to preserve the win, marking Toronto's first consecutive victories of the 2026-27 season.

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