Joseph Woll's stellar performance with 38 saves led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Steven Lorentz netted a shorthanded goal in the third period, while Auston Matthews continued his scoring streak, adding his fourth goal in the last three games. Valeri Nichushkin provided Colorado with its lone goal as the Avalanche's impressive run of 8-0-1 came to a halt. The win marks a significant turnaround for the Leafs after a rough stretch, bolstering their position in the Atlantic Division race against the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Additionally, Matthews tied Dave Keon for second-most game-opening goals in franchise history. As for the Avalanche, Cale Makar is on the cusp of becoming the eighth defenseman to achieve 80 points in three separate seasons. Looking ahead, the Leafs have a tough matchup against the New York Rangers, while Colorado faces off against the Ottawa Senators.