Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb 25, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Brayden Point | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 22:16 | 0.94 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:57 | 0.25 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Gage Goncalves | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:51 | 0.35 | 2.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:07 | TBL | Brayden Point | Charle-Edouard D'Astous, Pontus Holmberg | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:58 | TBL | Gage Goncalves | Nikita Kucherov, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 02:59 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Gage Goncalves, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 16:19 | TOR | John Tavares | William Nylander, Matthew Knies | 4v6 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:30 | TBL | Brayden Point | Nikita Kucherov, Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 17:13 | TOR | Matthew Knies | William Nylander, Auston Matthews | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.96 | 5.05 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 43.7% | 56.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 18 | 17 |
| Blocks | 17 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:48 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:02 | 0.37 | 1.28 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:29 | 0.18 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:40 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.44 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:09 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:15 | 0.52 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 22:16 | 0.94 | 2.14 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 23:57 | 0.25 | 2.13 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:51 | 0.35 | 2.03 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.05 | 1.33 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:53 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:54 | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:30 | 0.45 | 0.10 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:29 | 0.56 | 0.10 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:25 | 0.90 | 0.05 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:59 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | 1.05 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.14 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 on Feb 25, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 5.05 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brayden Point led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 of 34, worth 1.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 on Feb 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden Point led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 5.05 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.96, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 34 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 36. High-danger chances went 10 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anthony Stolarz stopped 32 of 36 (1.05 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 of 34 (1.14 goals saved above expected).