Maple Leafs Secure 3-0 Shutout Over Golden Knights Despite Key Absences

Toronto climbs to first place in the Atlantic Division as Fraser Minten scores his first NHL goal and Joseph Woll records a 31-save shutout.

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0, marking their sixth win in seven games without star player Auston Matthews, who remains sidelined with an upper-body injury.
Fraser Minten scored his first NHL goal in his fifth career game, while William Nylander added his team-leading 13th goal of the season, and Pontus Holmberg sealed the victory with an empty-net goal.
Joseph Woll earned a 31-save shutout, with the Leafs' defense blocking 26 shots to stifle Vegas' potent offense, including shutting down Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights' power play, which went 0-for-3.
The Leafs overcame a depleted roster, missing several players due to injuries and suspensions, including Max Domi, David Kampf, Calle Jarnkrok, and Ryan Reaves, while Matthew Knies exited the game with an upper-body injury after a mid-ice hit.
Nikita Grebenkin made his NHL debut, contributing four hits and a blocked shot, while Toronto also celebrated Pride Night and honored the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts during the game.