Easton Cowan, Anthony Stolarz push Maple Leafs past Islanders
TORONTO — Easton Cowan had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday night. Colton Sissons also scored for Toronto (1-1-0), which got 26 saves from Anthony Stolarz. Emil Heineman replied for New York (0-1-0). Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 shots. The Maple Leafs fell 3-2 […]
Toronto's Easton Cowan netted a goal and provided an assist as the Maple Leafs edged past the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday. Colten Sissons added a goal for Toronto, who held a 26-save performance from goaltender Anthony Stolarz. Emil Heineman scored the lone goal for New York, who started the game with a fresher lineup and dominated early.
Stolarz kept his composure, stopping 24 shots and preserving a shutout. With the Islanders now 0-1-0, Cowan recorded 18 points (eight goals, ten assists) in 22 playoff games for Toronto's AHL affiliate last season after the Maple Leafs missed the postseason for the first time in a decade. The Maple Leafs will host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, while the Canadiens will face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
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