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Game Review: Maple Leafs’ dominant second period enough to get by lowly Canucks

The Canadian West Coast road trip ends in a split, after a strong second period in Vancouver. The Maple Leafs weren’t particularly good in this game in the first or third periods, but the Canucks are one of the worst…

Maple Leaf Hot Stone

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:10 AM

Key Things to Know

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 behind a decisive two-goal second period.
William Nylander scored his 10th goal of the season just 1:23 into the contest.
Auston Matthews and Brandon Duhaime scored in the second period to give Toronto a 3-1 lead.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 4-2 road victory over the Vancouver Canucks behind a dominant second period. William Nylander opened the scoring early, but Brock Boeser equalized for Vancouver on a breakaway. Toronto took control in the second frame with goals from Auston Matthews and Brandon Duhaime, out-chancing Vancouver 15-2 during the period.

Vancouver narrowed the deficit in the third period through a goal by Max Sasson after Toronto retreated into a defensive posture. Following a late penalty kill, Teddy Blueger sealed the win with an empty-net goal off a setup from Nylander, while goaltender Anthony Stolarz helped secure the two points.

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