Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 5 |
| 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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 4 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.09 | 2.46 |
| 2nd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15:43 | 0.23 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.44 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:50 | TOR | Matias Maccelli | William Nylander | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:36 | TBL | Ryan McDonagh | Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:30 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 13:48 | TBL | Corey Perry | Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 15:06 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Nikita Kucherov, Jake Guentzel | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 15:41 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov | 6v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 19:29 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | — | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.49 | 2.63 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Hits | 26 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.09 | 2.46 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15:43 | 0.23 | 1.48 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.44 | 1.39 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.36 | 1.39 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.33 | 1.28 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.97 | 0.90 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.02 | 0.85 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:58 | 0.40 | 0.65 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:54 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:44 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:45 | 0.56 | 0.00 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:07 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15:08 | 0.46 | 0.75 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.26 | 0.69 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:11 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:44 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:17 | 0.53 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.03 | W |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | -0.78 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Mar 07, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.63 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.49 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.46 on 4 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27 of 29, worth 1.03 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 2.46, on 0G, 4A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.63 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.49, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 33 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 29. High-danger chances went 17 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27 of 29 (1.03 goals saved above expected); Anthony Stolarz stopped 28 of 32 (-0.78 goals saved above expected).