Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets on Jan 18, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 4 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 3 |
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 | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25:10 | 0.08 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:38 | 1.04 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:23 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | Logan Stanley, Vladislav Namestnikov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:59 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:22 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Max Domi, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 02:28 | WPG | Nino Niederreiter | Vladislav Namestnikov, Luke Schenn | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 05:58 | TOR | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | Nicholas Robertson, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:33 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:08 | TOR | Max Domi | Auston Matthews, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.80 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 17 |
| Blocks | 11 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25:10 | 0.08 | 2.13 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:38 | 1.04 | 1.54 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
| Max Domi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:14 | 0.57 | 1.24 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.23 | 0.85 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:27 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:18 | 0.65 | 0.10 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:18 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:43 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:30 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:39 | 0.27 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.08 | -0.25 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.16 | 1.28 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.38 | 0.75 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:44 | 0.39 | 0.75 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.23 | 0.59 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:36 | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.88 | 0.20 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:57 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:55 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:02 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.32 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 1.31 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 33 | 37 | 89.2% | 0.01 | O |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Jan 18, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.49 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.8 — 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.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 27 of 30, worth 1.31 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Jan 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Oliver Ekman-Larsson led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.49 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.8, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 37 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 30. High-danger chances went 19 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dennis Hildeby stopped 27 of 30 (1.31 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 33 of 37 (0.01 goals saved above expected).