Maple Leafs Defeat Kraken 3-1, Stolarz Shines

Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves in his first start since December 12, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken. The Leafs scored early with Philippe Myers netting his first goal of the season, followed by power-play goals from Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies, the latter extending his goal streak to three games. The Kraken managed only one goal from Eeli Tolvanen, who broke Stolarz's shutout bid in the third period. Toronto effectively killed all five of Seattle's power plays, showcasing a strong defensive performance. This win improved the Maple Leafs to 3-0-0 on their current Western trip while the Kraken struggled, finishing their homestand with a 1-3-1 record. Both teams will play again on Saturday before the Four Nations break.