Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan 02, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 5 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 6 |
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 | Auston Matthews | C | 3 | 1 | 5 | 19:42 | 0.62 | 2.89 |
| 2nd | Mark Scheifele | C | 2 | 1 | 8 | 20:28 | 0.55 | 2.24 |
| 3rd | Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:09 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:38 | WPG | Dylan DeMelo | Adam Lowry, Morgan Barron | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:34 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Max Domi, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:11 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | Jonathan Toews, Cole Perfetti | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 05:24 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Gabriel Vilardi, Neal Pionk | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 11:04 | TOR | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | Scott Laughton | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 19:57 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Morgan Rielly, Matias Maccelli | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 06:30 | TOR | Matias Maccelli | Matthew Knies, John Tavares | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 08:50 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Josh Morrissey, Gustav Nyquist | 4v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 13:13 | TOR | Troy Stecher | Bobby McMann, Auston Matthews | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| 3rd 15:38 | TOR | Auston Matthews | — | 5v5 | 5–6 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.85 | 2.73 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 23 |
| Blocks | 12 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20:28 | 0.55 | 2.24 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.48 | 1.39 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.19 | 1.05 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.46 | 0.84 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:59 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.22 | 0.69 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:07 | 0.12 | 0.59 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Colin Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:10 | 0.43 | 0.10 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:42 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:41 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:18 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 19:42 | 0.62 | 2.89 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:30 | 0.08 | 1.04 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:58 | 0.47 | 0.84 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:53 | 0.13 | 0.75 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:59 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:15 | 0.24 | 0.54 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:50 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.38 | 0.15 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:29 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:45 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 24 | 30 | 80.0% | -3.94 | L |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.18 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 13 | 17 | 76.5% | -2.26 |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6–5 on Jan 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.73 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 3.85 — Winnipeg Jets 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.
Auston Matthews led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.89 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.18 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Winnipeg Jets 6–5 on Jan 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Winnipeg Jets 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Auston Matthews led all skaters at 2.89, on 3G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.73 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 3.85, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 40 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 30. High-danger chances went 18 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Eric Comrie stopped 24 of 30 (-3.94 goals saved above expected); Dennis Hildeby stopped 22 of 23 (1.18 goals saved above expected).