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Matthews, Nylander lead Leafs to win over Canucks

Auston Matthews collected his team-leading 11th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 Saturday to snap a two-game NHL skid.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:01 AM
Matthews, Nylander lead Leafs to win over Canucks
Key Things to Know
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 to snap a two-game skid.
  • Auston Matthews and William Nylander each scored for Toronto, with Teddy Blueger and Zack MacEwen adding goals.
  • Brock Boeser and Max Sasson scored for the Canucks, who have won once in their last 13 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Auston Matthews scored his 11th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday to snap a two-game skid. William Nylander opened the scoring just 83 seconds into the game, while Zack MacEwen and Teddy Blueger also scored for Toronto. Brock Boeser and Max Sasson provided the goals for Vancouver in the defeat.

Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz made 26 saves and added an assist on Blueger's late empty-netter. Canucks goalie Leevi Merilainen stopped 24 shots as Vancouver dropped its 12th game in the last 13 contests. The victory concluded Toronto's four-game road trip with a 2-2-0 record.

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