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Ducks Blow 3-1 Lead in Loss to Maple Leafs
Anaheim's youth and lack of physicality proved costly against the hard-hitting Maple Leafs.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:48am
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The Anaheim Ducks built an early 3-1 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs, but were unable to hold on as the Maple Leafs stormed back with five unanswered goals to win 6-4. The Ducks' offensive firepower was on display, but they were outmatched physically by the more experienced Maple Leafs squad.
Why it matters
The loss highlights the Ducks' continued struggles against physical, veteran teams despite their impressive offensive talent. As a young team, the Ducks will need to find ways to match the physicality of their opponents to compete with the league's best.
The details
The Ducks jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the second period thanks to goals from Cutter Gauthier, Ian Moore, and Pavel Mintyukov. However, the Maple Leafs responded with two unanswered goals to tie the game before the end of the second period. Toronto then scored three more times in the third period to pull away for the 6-4 victory.
- The Ducks trailed early in the first period.
- Cutter Gauthier and Ian Moore scored two quick goals to give the Ducks a 2-1 lead in the first period.
- Pavel Mintyukov extended the Ducks' lead to 3-1 early in the second period.
- The Maple Leafs scored two unanswered goals in the second period to tie the game 3-3.
- Toronto scored three more goals in the third period to win 6-4.
The players
Cutter Gauthier
A Ducks forward who scored his 33rd goal of the season in the first period.
Ian Moore
A Ducks forward who scored his fourth goal of the season in the first period.
Pavel Mintyukov
A Ducks defenseman who scored a goal in the second period to give Anaheim a 3-1 lead.
Alex Killorn
A Ducks forward who scored a late goal in the third period, his second in as many games.
Benoit-Olivier Groulx
A Maple Leafs forward who delivered a big check on Ducks forward Jansen Harkins in the third period.
What’s next
The Ducks will look to bounce back in their next game as they continue to navigate the physical demands of the NHL season.
The takeaway
The Ducks' loss to the Maple Leafs underscores the need for the young team to develop more physical toughness to complement their offensive firepower if they hope to compete with the league's elite teams.
