Philadelphia Flyers at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar 02, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
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 | Noah Cates | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.11 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Christian Dvorak | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.57 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.09 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:22 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Matias Maccelli | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:38 | PHI | Christian Dvorak | Noah Cates, Denver Barkey | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 14:42 | PHI | Noah Cates | Bobby Brink | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 17:30 | TOR | William Nylander | John Tavares, Matthew Knies | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | TOR | William Nylander | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.02 | 3.84 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.7% | 59.3% |
| Hits | 19 | 26 |
| Blocks | 14 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.11 | 1.44 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.57 | 0.95 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.11 | 0.54 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:34 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:42 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:31 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27:13 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:44 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:11 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:01 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.33 | -0.05 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:30 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.09 | 0.90 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:39 | 0.22 | 0.70 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 26:06 | 1.18 | 0.35 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:24 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:51 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:36 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:54 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:00 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 1.94 | W |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.79 | O |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Mar 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.84 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.02 — Toronto Maple Leafs owned the better of the chances but Philadelphia Flyers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Noah Cates led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 29 of 31, worth 1.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Mar 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Noah Cates led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.84 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.02, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 25 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 31. High-danger chances went 12 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 29 of 31 (1.94 goals saved above expected); Anthony Stolarz stopped 23 of 25 (1.79 goals saved above expected).