Toronto Maple Leafs at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks on Mar 30, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | William Nylander | R | 1 | 3 | 8 | 23:35 | 0.86 | 3.21 |
| 2nd | John Tavares | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 21:04 | 0.91 | 2.76 |
| 3rd | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 25:28 | 0.09 | 2.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:43 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Troy Terry, Olen Zellweger | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:46 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Mikael Granlund, Chris Kreider | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 14:18 | TOR | John Tavares | William Nylander, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:33 | ANA | John Carlson | Jackson LaCombe, Beckett Sennecke | 3v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 06:55 | TOR | Matthew Knies | William Nylander, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 10:14 | TOR | William Nylander | Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 17:00 | TOR | Morgan Rielly | William Nylander, John Tavares | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:21 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Jacob Trouba, Jackson LaCombe | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| OT 04:55 | TOR | John Tavares | Morgan Rielly, Easton Cowan | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.06 | 4.75 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 2/7 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 28 | 15 |
| Blocks | 15 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 23:35 | 0.86 | 3.21 |
| John Tavares | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 21:04 | 0.91 | 2.76 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.37 | 1.87 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.25 | 1.49 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.18 | 0.56 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.09 | 0.56 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:06 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:19 | 0.06 | 0.33 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.22 | 0.29 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:11 | 1.15 | 0.28 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.09 | -0.01 |
| Michael Pezzetta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:06 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:02 | 0.06 | -0.48 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:06 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25:28 | 0.09 | 2.18 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:51 | 0.53 | 2.10 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:09 | 0.06 | 1.39 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.17 | 1.03 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:20 | 1.03 | 0.89 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:23 | 0.26 | 0.86 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.13 | 0.81 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:59 | 0.43 | 0.73 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.55 | 0.68 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:52 | 0.26 | 0.47 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:10 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.21 | -0.24 |
| John Carlson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27:56 | 0.76 | -0.24 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.29 | -0.58 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.05 | -0.60 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | 0.94 | W |
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 29 | 82.1% | -0.62 | O |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–4 on Mar 30, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.75 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 4.06 — 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.
William Nylander led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.21 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 8 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 28 of 32, worth 0.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–4 on Mar 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Anaheim Ducks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Nylander led all skaters at 3.21, on 1G, 3A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.75 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.06, so Anaheim Ducks 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 29 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 32. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anthony Stolarz stopped 28 of 32 (0.94 goals saved above expected); Ville Husso stopped 24 of 29 (-0.62 goals saved above expected).