The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to secure a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights despite dealing with multiple injuries. Fraser Minten scored his first NHL goal during the game, contributing to the team’s success. William Nylander also made an impact by scoring his 13th goal of the season on a power play in the third period, while Pontus Holmberg sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
Goalie Joseph Woll put on an impressive performance, stopping all 31 shots he faced and earning his first shutout of the season. On the other side, Adin Hill made 23 saves for Vegas but couldn’t prevent the team from suffering their second consecutive loss. The absence of key players such as Auston Matthews and Mark Stone, who are both dealing with injuries, presented challenges for both teams.
The game took a physical turn when Toronto’s Matthew Knies was left shaken after a hard hit by Zach Whitecloud. Whitecloud received a minor penalty for roughing, while Toronto’s Simon Benoit also got penalized for his reaction to the hit. Unfortunately, Knies had to leave the game due to an upper-body injury, adding to the Maple Leafs’ injury woes.
Despite the adversity, Toronto successfully defended against Vegas’ power play, which is known to be one of the best in the NHL. The Golden Knights went 0 for 3 with the man advantage, allowing the Maple Leafs to maintain their lead and secure the shutout victory.
Looking ahead, Toronto will wrap up their three-game homestand by facing the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights will continue their five-game road trip with a matchup against Ottawa on Thursday. Both teams will be aiming to overcome their challenges and continue their pursuit of success in the ongoing NHL season.
