New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct 16, 2025. Final score: New York Rangers 1, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:13 | 0.20 | 1.28 |
| 2nd | Juuso Parssinen | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:41 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:48 | TOR | Matthew Knies | William Nylander, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 04:51 | NYR | Juuso Parssinen | Braden Schneider | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 00:58 | TOR | Auston Matthews | William Nylander, Morgan Rielly | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.02 | 2.36 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Hits | 22 | 18 |
| Blocks | 10 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuso Parssinen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:41 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:34 | 0.26 | 0.35 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:47 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:36 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.47 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:21 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:41 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:13 | 0.20 | 1.28 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:04 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:15 | 0.92 | 0.55 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.21 | 0.54 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:39 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:35 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:23 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:47 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | -0.50 | O |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.58 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 2–1 on Oct 16, 2025, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.36 expected goals to New York Rangers's 3.02 — New York Rangers owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
William Nylander led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.28 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.58 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 2–1 on Oct 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 2, New York Rangers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Nylander led all skaters at 1.28, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.36 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 3.02, so New York Rangers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 29 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 24. High-danger chances went 14 to 8.