Gabriel Landeskog scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, handing Toronto its fourth straight loss.
How Landeskog Sealed the Win
Gabriel Landeskog scored his second goal of the night at 5:02 of the third period, putting the Avalanche ahead for good, according to the Associated Press. The go-ahead tally came just 51 seconds after Toronto’s Jack Roslovic had tied the game 3-3. Landeskog found himself left all alone in front of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky before bagging the winner.
Who Else Scored for Colorado
Devon Toews recorded a goal and an assist for the Avalanche, while Brock Nelson, Artturi Lehkonen, and Martin Necas—who scored into an empty net—rounded out the scoring, according to the Associated Press. Cale Makar contributed two assists. Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 28 shots to earn the win in net for Colorado, which improved its record to 11-6-2.
How Toronto Responded Early
Darren Raddysh and Eason Cowan each contributed a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs, with Jack Roslovic adding the team’s other score, as reported by the Associated Press. Raddysh opened the scoring with a powerful blast clocked at 92.89 miles per hour. The NHL noted that shot stands as the fourth-fastest to result in a league goal this season. Sergei Bobrovsky finished the game with 22 saves for Toronto.
Why Bobrovskys Struggles Continue
Sergei Bobrovsky has now allowed three goals or more in 12 of his 13 starts since signing as a free agent on July 1, the Associated Press reported. The 38-year-old goaltender is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a two-time Vezina Trophy winner. The defeat dropped Toronto’s record to 8-10-2 and marked the team’s sixth loss in its last seven decisions.
What Injuries Hit the Leafs
Jack Roslovic returned from a lower-body injury and shutdown defenceman Chris Tanev returned following a rest for load management after sitting out Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils, according to the Associated Press. Morgan Rielly joined the team’s extensive injury list with a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day.
Center Colton Sissons is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, while Kirill Marchenko, Marshall Rifai, and Nick Blankenburg remain sidelined. Cale Makar played for Colorado after leaving Sunday’s practice early with an unspecified injury, according to the Associated Press.
Common Questions About the Matchup
- When do the Avalanche play next?
- Colorado travels to face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
- Who do the Maple Leafs host next?
- Toronto returns home to host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, the Associated Press reported.
- What was Cale Makar’s status before the game?
- Makar left practice early on Sunday with an unspecified injury but took part in Colorado’s morning skate and declared himself ready to play.
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