Key Takeaways
- William Nylander scored twice, with his empty-net goal marking the 300th NHL goal of his career.
- Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves as Toronto earned its fourth consecutive win and improved to 7-4-2.
- Leon Draisaitl scored both Oilers goals, while Connor McDavid extended his season-opening point streak to 11 games.
A statement win at Rogers Place
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Oilers 7-2 at Rogers Place on Saturday night for their fourth straight win, improving to 7-4-2 on the season.
Goaltender Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves, and the Leafs got goals from throughout the lineup.
Nylander's milestone night
William Nylander scored twice, including an empty-net goal that was the 300th of his NHL career.
He reached the milestone in 763 games, the fourth-fastest Swedish player in NHL history to do so, according to the NHL.
Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic and Troy Stecher also scored for Toronto. Zack MacEwen's goal was his first since Oct. 14, 2024, and Vinni Lettieri's was his first since April 1, 2025.
The other side
Leon Draisaitl scored both Edmonton goals. He extended his goal streak to six games, with nine goals during that stretch. Connor McDavid picked up two assists to extend his season-opening point streak to 11 games.
The Oilers (8-2-1) had won three straight, including a 6-5 shootout victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, before facing Toronto.
Toronto finished with 32 shots, while Edmonton had 32 shots on Stolarz.
Photo: David / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) — the Toronto Maple Leafs in action.