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Easton Cowan, Anthony Stolarz Push Maple Leafs Past Islanders 2-1
Easton Cowan had two points and Anthony Stolarz stopped 20 shots as Toronto killed both New York power plays.
- On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New York Islanders 2-1 at Scotiabank Arena, marking the first win for new head coach Jim Hiller.
- Seeking redemption after Tuesday's 3-2 season-opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Maple Leafs displayed significantly improved defensive structure and commitment throughout Wednesday's contest.
- Young forward Easton Cowan propelled Toronto with a goal and an assist in the first period, while goaltender Anthony Stolarz anchored the team with 26 saves.
- Despite a late-game surge by New York, Emil Heineman scored a shorthanded goal in the third period, yet Toronto withstood the pressure to secure the narrow victory.
- The Islanders now prepare for their home opener on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, while the Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena to host the Ottawa Senators.
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3 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs 2-1 Win Over the Islanders
The Maple Leafs needed a response after Tuesday’s disappointing opening-night loss to the Montreal Canadiens.They got one.Toronto defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday night, getting goals from Colton Sissons and Easton Cowan before hanging on through a tense third period. The Maple Leafs were outshot by the Islanders 27-26 but, more importantly, looked considerably more structured defensively than they had 24 hours earlier.It wasn’t …
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Center
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources are Center
58% Center
L 32%
C 58%
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