SEATTLE — In his first game since December 12, Anthony Stolarz shone brightly, stopping 27 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs triumphed over the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Thursday night.

The Maple Leafs secured their goals through Philippe Myers, Bobby McMann, and Matthew Knies, while Eeli Tolvanen scored the solitary goal for the Kraken, preventing Stolarz from achieving a shutout in the game’s final period. Joey Daccord, in his third consecutive start, also recorded 27 saves for Seattle.

The action began with Myers breaking the ice 7:23 into the first period, marking his first goal this season and his first since 2022. The Maple Leafs then capitalized on a double-minor penalty for high-sticking against Chandler Stephenson when McMann scored on the power play, increasing Toronto’s lead.

Knies continued his impressive performance by scoring at the 7:23 mark of the second period, which marked his third consecutive game with a goal. Although there was a review on this goal due to a potential high stick, the original decision on the ice was upheld, confirming the score.

Despite showing promise in their recent game against Detroit by staging a comeback, the Kraken struggled to find the back of the net after Tolvanen’s goal 5:43 into the third period. They were unable to register any further goals in the match.

**Key Takeaways**
– **Maple Leafs:** Toronto is currently riding a three-game winning streak.
– **Kraken:** Seattle has yielded a total of seven goals during the first periods of their last three matches and lost each of those contests.

**Crucial Moment**
Myers received an interference penalty against André Burakovsky at 8:51 of the first period. During the ensuing two minutes, the Maple Leafs, despite being short-handed, managed to record all four shots on goal.

**Stat to Note**
The Maple Leafs successfully killed all five of the Kraken’s power plays throughout the game.

**Upcoming Matches**
Both teams are set to compete again on Saturday, which will serve as their final matches before the Four Nations break. The Calgary Flames will host the Kraken, while the Maple Leafs will travel to face the Vancouver Canucks.