Overview
- Joseph Woll started his first NHL game of the season after a personal leave and AHL conditioning stint, returning as Toronto sought stability in goal.
- Chicago secured the win with a late third‑period tip by Colton Dach after Teuvo Teravainen tied it earlier; Nicholas Robertson and Morgan Rielly scored for the Leafs.
- Toronto played short-handed with Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz on injured reserve and defenseman Brandon Carlo sidelined with a lower‑body injury.
- The Maple Leafs added depth by claiming defenseman Troy Stecher off waivers, though he was unavailable, and recalled Easton Cowan, who was deployed with Matthew Knies and Nicolas Roy.
- The Blackhawks continued their strong form behind starter Spencer Knight and a surge led by Connor Bedard, who entered the night on a lengthy points run.