Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders: Lorentz opens, Isles power play closes at Scotiabank Arena

The Toronto Maple Leafs moved to 29-28-12 for 1 point and the New York Islanders moved to 39-24-5 for 3 points after a 3-1 Islanders result at Scotiabank Arena on 7:00 PM EDT.

First period

The New York Islanders built the game’s first cushion with 2 goals in the first period while the Maple Leafs scored 0.

The Leafs finished the night with 20 hits to the Isles’ 9, and Toronto also logged 12 blocked shots to New York’s 8.

The Isles generated 34 shots in the game while the Buds put 27 on net, shaping an early shot share that leaned New York.

Second period

The Maple Leafs got their only goal in the second period when Steven Lorentz scored at even strength, and Toronto’s lone assist in the game went to Bo Groulx.

Joseph Woll recorded 31 saves on 34 shots against for Toronto, and the Leafs goaltending line included 5 shorthanded saves in the loss.

The Islanders added 1 goal in the second period, and Mathew Barzal earned top billing among the game’s 3 stars for New York.

Third period

The New York Islanders held the Maple Leafs without a third-period goal, and New York’s special teams decided the margin with 2 power-play goals on 6 opportunities.

Toronto went 0 for 3 on the power play with 1 shot, and the Leafs posted a 20 faceoff win percent on those man-advantages while New York went 2 for 6 with 7 shots.

The Isles won 52 percent of the faceoffs in the game and finished with 11 giveaways to Toronto’s 13, which fit a night where New York’s puck detail showed up on the scoreboard.

Postgame snapshot

This Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders recap centers on New York’s 2 power-play goals and Toronto’s 1 even-strength finish, with the Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders highlights led by Lorentz’s 1-goal night.

The Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders tactical recap points to special teams execution and faceoff splits as game-changing plays Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders.

Next on the schedule

The Maple Leafs are scheduled to host the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on 03/20/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT with broadcast coverage on NHL Network and FDSSO.

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