Auston Matthews and William Nylander Lead Maple Leafs Past Canucks 3-2 in Shootout

VANCOUVER -- A breaking NHL update saw Auston Matthews and William Nylander score in a shootout to help the Toronto Maple Leafs end a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

Matthews earned a penalty shot in overtime after Conor Garland was called for hooking, but Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo made a key save, sending the game to a shootout. In the decisive round, Matthews and Nylander scored to secure Toronto’s first win since a three-game road trip last week. Nicolas Roy and Max Domi also scored in regulation, while Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll made 28 saves, demonstrating consistent play in net.

For Vancouver, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Tom Willander scored, with Tolopilo stopping 39 shots. Domi tied the game early in the third period on a shot that deflected off Tolopilo’s shoulder and crossed the goal line, forcing overtime. Despite strong offensive efforts, the Canucks have now won only two of their last 17 games, highlighting ongoing struggles to maintain consistency in the lineup.

The latest timeline impact gives Toronto renewed confidence as they prepare for their next matchup at Calgary on Monday. Vancouver, meanwhile, travels to Utah the same night looking to regain momentum and end a troubling skid.

The Maple Leafs’ ability to capitalize on key moments in the shootout underscores their depth and resilience, while the Canucks will need to adjust defensively and improve scoring execution moving forward.