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Knies' 4-point night powers Maple Leafs past Ducks
Toronto snaps 8-game skid with win over visiting Anaheim
Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:11am
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Matthew Knies recorded a goal and three assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Anaheim Ducks 6-4 on Thursday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak. Matias Maccelli, William Nylander, and John Tavares also scored for the Maple Leafs, while Auston Matthews left the game late in the second period with a lower-body injury. Cutter Gauthier, Ian Moore, Pavel Mintyukov, and Alex Killorn scored for the Ducks, who have lost two of their last three games.
Why it matters
The win ends a tough stretch for the Maple Leafs, who had lost eight straight games before Thursday's victory. The loss is another setback for the struggling Ducks, who are trying to build momentum in a difficult season. Matthews' injury is also a concern for Toronto as they look to make a push for the playoffs.
The details
Knies led the way for the Maple Leafs with his four-point performance, including an empty-net goal late in the third period. Maccelli, Nylander, and Tavares also found the back of the net for Toronto. Matthews scored on the power play in the second period but left the game shortly after with a lower-body injury and did not return. Gauthier, Moore, Mintyukov, and Killorn scored for the Ducks, who held a 3-1 lead at one point before the Maple Leafs rallied. The game featured several skirmishes and a major penalty assessed to Anaheim's Radko Gudas for a knee-on-knee hit on Matthews.
- The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
- Matthews left the game late in the second period with a lower-body injury.
The players
Matthew Knies
A forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs who recorded a goal and three assists in the game.
Auston Matthews
A star forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs who scored a power-play goal but left the game late in the second period with a lower-body injury.
Radko Gudas
A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for a knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews.
Cutter Gauthier
A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored one of their four goals in the game.
Lukas Dostal
The goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks who made 22 saves in the game.
What they’re saying
“We must find a way to win games, even when dealing with injuries. This was a big two points for us tonight.”
— Sheldon Keefe, Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star)
“That was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and look to bounce back in our next game. The effort was there, we just came up short.”
— Dallas Eakins, Head Coach, Anaheim Ducks (Orange County Register)
What’s next
The Maple Leafs will await further updates on the status of Auston Matthews' injury, while the Ducks will look to get back in the win column in their next game.
The takeaway
This game showcased the resilience of the Maple Leafs, who were able to overcome a multi-goal deficit and snap their lengthy losing streak. However, the potential loss of Matthews to injury is a significant concern for Toronto as they push for a playoff spot. The Ducks, meanwhile, continue to struggle to find consistency this season.
