New York Islanders 1–2 Toronto Maple Leafs: match recap

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New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs finished 1–2 (NHL) on September 30, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

The Maple Leafs edged the Islanders 2-1 in a tight contest, with C. Sissons and E. Cowan each finding the net to overcome a late push from New York.

Toronto controlled the flow early, with C. Sissons opening the scoring on a setup from N. Paul. E. Cowan doubled the lead before the midpoint, but E. Heineman answered for the Islanders with a helper from B. Horvat to cut the deficit to one. The Leafs' defensive structure held firm the rest of the way, limiting New York's chances despite even shot totals.

Key factors

  • TML's early two-goal lead set the pace, forcing NYI to chase the game.
  • Even shot volume (0-0) but TML's +1 goal edge proved the difference.

Matchup edge

Form edge: New York Islanders, 1-4 in the last 5 games against 0-5 for Toronto Maple Leafs.

Recent form: last 5

New York Islanders: 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5, with 10 goals scored and 16 conceded.

New York Islanders
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonvs Carolina HurricanesL1–2
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Montreal CanadiensL1–4
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonvs Ottawa SenatorsL0–3
Apr 9, 2026 · last seasonvs Toronto Maple LeafsW5–3
Apr 4, 2026 · last seasonat Carolina HurricanesL3–4

Toronto Maple Leafs: 0 wins and 5 losses in the last 5, with 13 goals scored and 23 conceded.

Toronto Maple Leafs
Sep 29, 2026vs Montreal CanadiensL2–3
Apr 15, 2026 · last seasonat Ottawa SenatorsL1–3
Apr 13, 2026 · last seasonvs Dallas StarsL5–6
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonvs Florida PanthersL2–6
Apr 9, 2026 · last seasonat New York IslandersL3–5

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Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, New York Islanders won 3, Toronto Maple Leafs won 0.

Apr 9, 2026 · last seasonNew York Islanders5–3Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 17, 2026 · last seasonToronto Maple Leafs1–3New York Islanders
Jan 4, 2026 · last seasonNew York Islanders4–3Toronto Maple Leafs

Season so far

Toronto Maple Leafs are 10th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (0-1).

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10Toronto Maple Leafs1012:3

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