Maple Leafs Triumph Over Oilers
In Edmonton, Alberta, the Toronto Maple Leafs showcased an impressive performance by defeating the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 5-2 on Tuesday night. Matias Maccelli was a standout for the Leafs, netting two goals, while fellow teammate Matthew Knies contributed both a goal and an assist. John Tavares reached a milestone by scoring his 20th goal of the season, and Bobby McMann sealed the victory with a late empty-net goal.
Goaltending and Key Moments
Anthony Stolarz, the Maple Leafs’ goaltender, had an impressive game, making 34 saves out of 36 shots, including a critical diving save against Leon Draisaitl to prevent the Oilers from narrowing the gap late in the game. On the other side, the Oilers saw goals from Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen but have now dropped two consecutive matches, bringing their record to 28-20-9. Connor Ingram was in goal for Edmonton, making 22 saves.
Game Highlights
Toronto came into this matchup riding high from their previous victory over the Flames, in which they won 4-2, and they will be heading into the Olympic break with a commendable three-game winning streak. During the game, Kapanen managed to tie things up at 2-2 early in the third period. However, a series of penalties would ultimately hinder the Oilers’ chances. First, rookie Matthew Savoie was penalized for interference, followed shortly by Mattias Janmark being called for high-sticking.
The Leafs took full advantage of a 5-on-3 power play, with Maccelli scoring just under a minute in, followed by Tavares netting another on the power play to extend their lead to 3-2 by the 7:42 mark.
Power Play Performance
Toronto capitalized on their power plays, finishing 2 for 2, whereas Edmonton struggled to convert on their single power play opportunity. The Maple Leafs will now enjoy a break before heading to Tampa Bay for their next match on February 25, while the Oilers will look to bounce back in Calgary on Wednesday.
