Minnesota Wild at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan 19, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 6 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Marcus Foligno | L | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14:13 | 0.58 | 2.89 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 26:33 | 0.05 | 2.67 |
| 3rd | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16:15 | 0.34 | 2.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:45 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Ryan Hartman, Kirill Kaprizov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:29 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 18:24 | TOR | John Tavares | Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:53 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | Brock Faber, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 08:24 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 19:14 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | Brock Faber, Danila Yurov | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 06:27 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | Nicolas Roy, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 15:02 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Max Domi | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 17:22 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | Vladimir Tarasenko, Nico Sturm | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.82 | 2.57 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 21 | 23 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Foligno | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 14:13 | 0.58 | 2.89 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26:33 | 0.05 | 2.67 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16:15 | 0.34 | 2.60 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:25 | 0.13 | 2.39 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:52 | 0.45 | 2.38 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:47 | 0.89 | 2.03 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.27 | 1.85 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.11 | 1.03 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.13 | 0.91 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.01 | 0.90 |
| Hunter Haight | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:59 | 0.42 | 0.51 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:13 | 0.79 | 0.35 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:25 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:00 | 0.23 | -0.17 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.43 | 1.25 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.43 | 0.94 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.19 | 0.76 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:36 | 0.50 | 0.38 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:43 | 0.16 | 0.31 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.06 | 0.28 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:04 | 0.37 | 0.09 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:18 | 0.17 | -0.52 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:36 | 0.07 | -0.66 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.13 | -0.69 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.07 | -0.86 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.15 | -0.90 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.00 | -0.94 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.29 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 24 | 29 | 82.8% | -1.11 | L |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 0.74 |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–3 on Jan 19, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.57 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.82 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Marcus Foligno led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.89 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 9 of 9, worth 0.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–3 on Jan 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Marcus Foligno led all skaters at 2.89, on 3G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.57 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.82, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 38 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 30. High-danger chances went 22 to 8.