Game Review: Anthony Stolarz, Easton Cowan & the third line lead the way in Maple Leafs’ first win of 2026-27 mapleleafshotstove.com

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on October 1, 2026, in their second game of the season, with goaltender Anthony Stolarz making 1.73 goals saved above expected and the third line of Nick Paul, Easton Cowan, and Colton Sissons generating the two goals. The Leafs controlled most of the game but allowed a late shorthanded goal that made the final minutes closer than necessary, and coach Jim Hiller benched William Nylander for the defensive lapse.