Maple Leafs defenseman Darren Raddysh is making an impact well beyond his power-play shot. In Toronto’s 7-2 win over Edmonton, he helped hold Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scoreless at 5-on-5, embracing a bigger defensive role while Chris Tanev remains injured. The game also revived old social-media exchanges between Raddysh and McDavid, former Erie Otters teammates who have stayed friendly.

By the Numbers
  • Toronto beat Edmonton 7-2.
  • Raddysh and McDavid’s line played 8 minutes against each other at 5-on-5; Toronto outscored them 2-0, while shots were even at 5-5.
  • William Nylander scored his 300th NHL goal and moved into sixth place on Toronto’s all-time list; he needs 33 more to reach the top five.
  • Anthony Stolarz improved to 4-1. Sergei Bobrovsky is 3-3-2 with an .895 save percentage.
Yes, But

Raddysh joined Toronto with a reputation as a power-play specialist, but Tanev’s absence has pushed him into shutdown minutes and some penalty-killing work. Bobrovsky’s recent numbers have drawn attention, though coach Jim Hiller says he is fine and remains confident in the team’s veteran goalie tandem.

State of Play
  • Tanev is still not cleared for contact and is not expected to play during the current road trip, which runs through Saturday in Vancouver.
  • Stolarz started against Edmonton and delivered a strong performance; Hiller continues to back both goalies.
  • Nylander is approaching another milestone: 33 goals would put him fifth on the franchise list.
What's Next

Toronto’s road trip continues through Vancouver on Saturday, with Tanev’s return dependent on his recovery and clearance for contact. Nylander’s next chance to climb the scoring list comes as the Leafs play in Calgary, where he’ll make his final visit to the Saddledome.

Bottom Line

Toronto’s win showcased a team getting value from more than its stars: Raddysh is thriving in a tougher defensive assignment, while Stolarz’s strong start gives the Leafs options in net as they manage Bobrovsky’s uneven results.