EDMONTON – Matias Maccelli found the back of the net twice, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
Matthew Knies added a goal and an assist for Toronto (27-21-9), while John Tavares netted his 20th of the season and Bobby Mc Mann scored an empty-net goal.
Anthony Stolarz made 34 saves on 36 shots in net for the Leafs, including a spectacular diving stop against Leon Draisaitl that kept Edmonton from closing the gap late in the third period.
The Oilers (28-20-9) saw goals from Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen, with Connor Ingram making 22 stops in goal.
Toronto entered this game after defeating the Flames 4-2 in Calgary on Monday and is riding a three-game winning streak into the Olympic break.
Edmonton has now lost two consecutive games and has one more matchup scheduled before the NHL takes a break for the Milan Cortina Games.
TAKEAWAYS
Oilers: Kapanen tied things up at 2-2 early in the third period, but two penalties proved costly for Edmonton. Rookie winger Matthew Savoie was penalized for interference, followed shortly by Mattias Janmark’s high-sticking call. Maccelli took advantage, scoring just under a minute into Toronto’s 5-on-3 power play, followed by Tavares extending their lead to 4-2 during the remaining power play time.
Maple Leafs: Despite playing their second game in as many nights, Toronto came out strong, creating chances early and maintaining pressure throughout.
KEY MOMENT
Tavares capitalized on a shot from beside the net during a 5-on-3 power play to put Toronto ahead 3-2 at the 7:42 mark of the third period.
KEY STAT
Toronto converted both of their power play opportunities while Edmonton could not score on their only chance of the night.
UP NEXT
Maple Leafs: Will return from Olympic break with an away game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 25.
Oilers: Will face off against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first Feb. 3, 2026.
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