Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers on Mar 05, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, New York Rangers 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| New York Rangers score | 6 |
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 | Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.27 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:55 | 0.62 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Will Cuylle | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:57 | 0.53 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:13 | TOR | Matias Maccelli | William Nylander | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 06:45 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Braden Schneider | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:27 | TOR | Easton Cowan | Matthew Knies, John Tavares | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:29 | NYR | Vladislav Gavrikov | Taylor Raddysh, Jonny Brodzinski | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 05:38 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Mika Zibanejad | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 10:27 | NYR | Jaroslav Chmelar | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 11:19 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Alexis Lafrenière, Adam Fox | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 17:09 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Alexis Lafrenière, Mika Zibanejad | 5v6 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.00 | 3.32 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| Hits | 27 | 22 |
| Blocks | 24 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.16 | 0.85 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:39 | 0.26 | 0.64 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:32 | 0.45 | 0.50 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.11 | 0.50 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:53 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:25 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:42 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:46 | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:07 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.27 | 2.18 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20:55 | 0.62 | 2.03 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:57 | 0.53 | 1.60 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.16 | 0.80 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:13 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:25 | 0.19 | 0.70 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:14 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Juuso Parssinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.24 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.15 | L |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 30 | 32 | 93.5% | 1.57 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–2 on Mar 05, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
New York Rangers generated 3.32 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.0 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Rangers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mika Zibanejad led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 of 32, worth 1.57 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–2 on Mar 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mika Zibanejad led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 3.32 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.0, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 31 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 24. High-danger chances went 12 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 18 of 23 (-2.15 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 of 32 (1.57 goals saved above expected).