Maple Leafs secure 2-1 victory over Islanders in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on September 30, 2026, marking their first win under coach Jim Hiller. Easton Cowan contributed with a goal and an assist in the first period, while Colton Sissons also scored for Toronto. New York's Emil Heineman netted a goal in the third period. Goalies Anthony Stolarz and Ilya Sorokin made 26 and 24 saves, respectively. The Islanders are set to host the New Jersey Devils on October 3, 2026, while the Maple Leafs will face the Ottawa Senators the same day.
- •Toronto Maple Leafs win against New York Islanders 2-1.
- •Easton Cowan scores and assists in the first period.
- •Colton Sissons adds Toronto's second goal early on.
- •Emil Heineman scores short-handed for New York in the third.
- •Next games: Islanders vs. Devils; Maple Leafs vs. Senators on October 3.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Islanders score late, but open season with 2-1 loss to Maple Leafs
"Easton Cowan had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first victory under coach Jim Hiller.
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