EDMONTON, Alberta — In a thrilling match on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a final score of 4-3, thanks in large part to Joseph Woll’s impressive performance between the pipes, where he turned away 45 shots. Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner each contributed a goal and an assist to lead their team to victory. This game marked a much-needed turnaround for the Maple Leafs, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak in which they managed to score just three goals. Notably, William Nylander and Bobby McMann also found the back of the net, while Auston Matthews added two assists, helping Nylander achieve a milestone of 30 goals for the fourth consecutive season.

Meanwhile, the Oilers continued to face challenges as they fell for the second game in a row, with goals coming from Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman, and Corey Perry. Stuart Skinner saved 24 shots in net for Edmonton. The Maple Leafs took an early commanding lead by finishing the first period at 3-0 and maintained a comfortable 4-1 lead in the early stages of the third period.

In terms of player impact, the return of forwards John Tavares and Knies was a significant boost for Toronto. Tavares had been sidelined for six games due to a lower-body injury, while Knies missed two games with an upper-body injury. Their return meant that Ryan Reaves was a healthy scratch, a move that likely contributed to a more focused atmosphere. Reaves had received a five-game suspension for a hit on Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse during their previous encounter in November.

For Edmonton, Bouchard’s ninth goal of the season was a notable highlight, marking the 50th of his career and making him the second-fastest defenseman in Oilers history to reach this milestone.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred with just over two minutes remaining when the Oilers looked to have tied the score. With Skinner pulled for an additional attacker, Connor McDavid assisted Leon Draisaitl, who scored with a one-timer into the top corner. However, following a successful coach’s challenge, it was ruled that John Klingberg was offside, nullifying the goal and keeping Toronto ahead.

In a key statistic, Toronto has demonstrated dominance with a record of 12-2-2 in their last 16 matchups against the Oilers and 10-2-1 in their past 13 games played in Edmonton.

Both teams will return to the ice on Tuesday night, with Toronto set to face Calgary and Edmonton traveling to take on St. Louis.