Maple Leafs Host Stars in Second Matchup of Season

Toronto looks to bounce back after 6-2 loss to Panthers

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:24pm

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Dallas Stars tonight at Scotiabank Arena in the second of two games between the clubs this season. The Maple Leafs are coming off a 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday, while the Stars defeated Toronto 5-1 in their first meeting on December 21. Toronto has posted a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games against Dallas.

Why it matters

This game is an important divisional matchup as the Maple Leafs look to bounce back from their recent loss and improve their home record of 18-14-8 this season. The Stars will be aiming to sweep the season series against Toronto.

The details

In the Maple Leafs' last game, William Nylander recorded his fourth multi-goal game of the season, while John Tavares notched his 40th assist of the year. Rookie defenseman William Villeneuve made his NHL debut, logging 18:45 of ice time. Goaltender Joseph Woll made 19 saves in the loss.

  • The Maple Leafs and Stars last met on December 21, 2025, with Dallas winning 5-1.
  • Toronto has posted a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games against Dallas.

The players

William Nylander

A forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs who recorded two goals in the team's last game against the Florida Panthers.

John Tavares

The Maple Leafs' captain, who recorded his 40th assist of the season in the loss to the Panthers.

William Villeneuve

A rookie defenseman for the Maple Leafs who made his NHL debut in the game against Florida.

Joseph Woll

The Maple Leafs' goaltender who made 19 saves in the loss to the Panthers.

Dallas Stars

The Maple Leafs' opponent tonight, who defeated Toronto 5-1 in the teams' first meeting this season.

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What they’re saying

“We need to regroup and come out strong against Dallas. This is an important divisional game for us.”

— Sheldon Keefe, Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs

What’s next

The Maple Leafs will look to even the season series against the Stars with a win at home tonight.

The takeaway

This game represents an opportunity for the Maple Leafs to bounce back from their recent loss and improve their home record against a divisional opponent. A win would help Toronto gain ground in the standings and set them up for a strong finish to the season.