Anaheim Ducks at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.63 | 2.82 |
| 2nd | Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.09 | 2.18 |
| 3rd | William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:57 | 0.64 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:19 | TOR | Matias Maccelli | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:19 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Chris Kreider, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:26 | ANA | Ian Moore | Jansen Harkins | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:55 | ANA | Pavel Mintyukov | Ryan Poehling, Jeffrey Viel | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 10:47 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Matthew Knies, William Nylander | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 16:26 | TOR | John Tavares | Matias Maccelli, Matthew Knies | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 00:36 | TOR | William Nylander | Matthew Knies, Matias Maccelli | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 08:35 | TOR | Bo Groulx | Brandon Carlo | 4v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 18:12 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Jake McCabe, John Tavares | 5v6 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 19:34 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Jeffrey Viel, Jacob Trouba | 5v5 | 4–6 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.55 | 3.95 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 59.2% | 40.8% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 3/6 |
| Faceoff % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Hits | 15 | 34 |
| Blocks | 9 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:48 | 0.33 | 0.95 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.61 | 0.85 |
| Ian Moore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10:18 | 0.15 | 0.75 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:45 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.33 | 0.70 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:32 | 0.05 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.13 | 0.54 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23:43 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:05 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.29 | 0.39 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:15 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:17 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:51 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:27 | 0.91 | -0.15 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.05 | -1.02 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 22:32 | 0.63 | 2.82 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.09 | 2.18 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:57 | 0.64 | 1.44 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:04 | 0.69 | 1.39 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.38 | 0.85 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:27 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:22 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:15 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:52 | 0.23 | -0.25 |
| Michael Pezzetta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:43 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.04 | -1.10 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.16 | -1.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -1.66 | L |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | 0.45 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6–4 on Mar 12, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.95 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 4.55 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Matthew Knies led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.82 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Anaheim Ducks 6–4 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Anaheim Ducks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Knies led all skaters at 2.82, on 1G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.95 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 4.55, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 40 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 28. High-danger chances went 18 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 22 of 27 (-1.66 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 36 of 40 (0.45 goals saved above expected).