The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a disappointing 5-1 defeat against the St. Louis Blues, marking their second consecutive loss. Despite a strong performance from goaltender Joseph Woll, who made several key saves, the Leafs' top line struggled, finishing a collective minus-9. Coach Craig Berube expressed frustration over defensive lapses and a lack of physicality, emphasizing the need for the team to play more directly.

Auston Matthews acknowledged the team's shortcomings, stating they were 'not good enough' and highlighted the need for improvement. The game saw fans leaving early and booing as the Leafs failed to respond to previous lackluster performances.