New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar 25, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 4 |
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 | Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 2 | 7 | 21:06 | 1.22 | 2.27 |
| 2nd | Mika Zibanejad | C | 2 | 0 | 10 | 22:12 | 1.56 | 1.86 |
| 3rd | Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.06 | 1.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:15 | TOR | Jake McCabe | Matias Maccelli, Dakota Joshua | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:08 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | Max Domi | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:41 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Matias Maccelli, Joseph Woll | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 10:16 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | J.T. Miller, Adam Fox | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 18:01 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Alexis Lafrenière, Adam Fox | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 11:57 | TOR | John Tavares | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 13:04 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Gabe Perreault, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 43 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.65 | 1.92 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 66.4% | 33.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 25 | 25 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 21:06 | 1.22 | 2.27 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 22:12 | 1.56 | 1.86 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25:53 | 0.03 | 1.66 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15:54 | 0.34 | 1.56 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.01 | 1.18 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:06 | 0.15 | 1.10 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.06 | 1.03 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.07 | 0.94 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:37 | 0.66 | 0.73 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.24 | 0.66 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:05 | 0.22 | 0.53 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.04 | 0.31 |
| Adam Sykora | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:33 | 0.30 | 0.20 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:53 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.02 | -0.31 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.06 | 1.79 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.19 | 1.57 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:54 | 0.20 | 1.35 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.26 | 0.84 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.20 | 0.71 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:02 | 0.04 | 0.37 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:16 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.30 | -0.14 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.02 | -0.34 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.05 | -0.55 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.07 | -0.63 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.03 | -0.68 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.03 | -1.12 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.00 | -1.53 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -2.30 | L |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 40 | 43 | 93.0% | 1.97 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 4–3 on Mar 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 1.92 expected goals to New York Rangers's 3.65 — New York Rangers 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.
Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.27 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 7 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 40 of 43, worth 1.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 4–3 on Mar 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 4, New York Rangers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters at 2.27, on 1G, 2A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 1.92 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 3.65, so New York Rangers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 43 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 18. High-danger chances went 13 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 14 of 18 (-2.3 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 40 of 43 (1.97 goals saved above expected).