Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 1, Toronto Maple Leafs 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 4 |
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 | Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.12 | 2.00 |
| 2nd | Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.09 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | 1.47 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:36 | TOR | Easton Cowan | Nicholas Robertson, Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 00:42 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Troy Stecher, John Tavares | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:01 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Matthew Knies, Matias Maccelli | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 11:38 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:52 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Nicolas Roy | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.12 | 3.96 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 61.0% | 39.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 31 | 21 |
| Blocks | 10 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 2 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.43 | 0.83 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:39 | 0.08 | 0.34 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.33 | 0.25 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.26 | 0.12 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:51 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:05 | 0.16 | -0.08 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:43 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:40 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:16 | 0.17 | -0.37 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.60 | -0.38 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:44 | 0.19 | -0.51 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.23 | -0.59 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.03 | -0.72 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.14 | -0.77 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:43 | 0.11 | -0.91 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.12 | 2.00 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.09 | 1.54 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | 1.47 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:15 | 0.22 | 1.22 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:48 | 0.89 | 1.20 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.16 | 1.16 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.13 | 1.10 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.66 | 1.09 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.06 | 0.85 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:09 | 0.03 | 0.85 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.64 | 0.74 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:05 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.05 | 0.61 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.03 | 0.42 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.01 | 0.21 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:09 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.32 | L |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 1.73 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Jan 06, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.96 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.12 — the run of play matched the result, with Toronto Maple Leafs earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matthew Knies led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.0 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 31 of 32, worth 1.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Knies led all skaters at 2.0, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.96 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.12, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 32 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 23. High-danger chances went 14 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 of 22 (-0.32 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 31 of 32 (1.73 goals saved above expected).