Toronto Maple Leafs at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 15, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 4 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:55 | 0.46 | 2.45 |
| 2nd | Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:35 | 0.74 | 2.42 |
| 3rd | Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:52 | 0.36 | 2.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:07 | TOR | Morgan Rielly | Matias Maccelli, John Tavares | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:19 | TOR | Bo Groulx | Troy Stecher, Nicholas Robertson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 08:18 | TOR | Bo Groulx | — | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 04:51 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Mats Zuccarello, Ryan Hartman | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 05:14 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Ryan Hartman, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:23 | TOR | Matthew Knies | — | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 3.56 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 34.8% | 65.2% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Hits | 14 | 22 |
| Blocks | 28 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Groulx | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.12 | 1.18 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.31 | 1.15 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:13 | 0.05 | 1.07 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.56 | 0.71 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:29 | 0.40 | 0.71 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:38 | 0.17 | 0.61 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.12 | 0.46 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.19 | -0.34 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:22 | 0.19 | -0.38 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.07 | -0.42 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:49 | 0.02 | -0.55 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:07 | 0.01 | -1.06 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:55 | 0.46 | 2.45 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21:35 | 0.74 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16:52 | 0.36 | 2.36 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.02 | 1.06 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.07 | 0.97 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:41 | 0.30 | 0.66 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31:17 | 0.11 | 0.33 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:20 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:04 | 0.40 | -0.15 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.02 | -0.23 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:47 | 0.37 | -0.24 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:49 | 0.05 | -0.28 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:30 | 0.12 | -0.36 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:28 | 0.30 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 36 | 38 | 94.7% | 1.39 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -1.21 | L |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Mar 15, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.56 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.27 — Minnesota Wild 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.
Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.45 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 36 of 38, worth 1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Mar 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters at 2.45, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.56 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.27, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 26 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 38. High-danger chances went 10 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anthony Stolarz stopped 36 of 38 (1.39 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 22 of 25 (-1.21 goals saved above expected).