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Detroit Red WIngs vs Toronto Maple Leafs October 3 2024 - In Play! magazine
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – October 3, 2024 Review and Gallery

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a convincing 2-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on October 3, 2024. This early-season matchup showcased strong defensive play and stellar goaltending from the Maple Leafs.

Scoring Summary:

1st Period:

  • 17:54 – Nicholas Robertson (TOR) – Power Play
    Assists: Easton Cowan, Max Pacioretty

2nd Period:

  • No goals

3rd Period:

  • 14:34 – Nicholas Robertson (TOR)
    Assists: Max Pacioretty, David Kampf

Game Highlights:

  1. Nicholas Robertson emerged as the star of the game, netting both goals for the Maple Leafs. His first came on a power play late in the first period, giving Toronto an early lead they would not relinquish.
  2. Toronto’s goaltender Anthony Stolarz put on a spectacular performance, stopping all 30 shots he faced for a perfect 1.000 save percentage and earning a shutout.
  3. Max Pacioretty played a crucial role in the Maple Leafs’ offense, assisting on both of Robertson’s goals.
  4. The Red Wings’ offense struggled to find the back of the net despite outshooting the Maple Leafs 30-25. Their power play went 0-for-4, failing to capitalize on their opportunities.
  5. Detroit’s Cam Talbot had a solid outing in net, stopping 23 of 25 shots for a .920 save percentage, but, despite this, it wasn’t enough to secure a win for his team.

Key Statistics:

  • Shots on Goal: Toronto 25, Detroit 30
  • Power Play: Toronto 1/5, Detroit 0/4
  • Hits: Toronto 16, Detroit 15
  • Faceoff Win %: Toronto 47.3%, Detroit 52.7%
  • Blocked Shots: Toronto 20, Detroit 9

Notable Performances:

  1. Nicholas Robertson (TOR): 2 goals, including the game-winner
  2. Anthony Stolarz (TOR): 30 saves, shutout
  3. Max Pacioretty (TOR): 2 assists
  4. Michael Rasmussen (DET): 5 shots on goal, leading the Red Wings’ offense

This victory puts the Maple Leafs at 1-1-0 for the season, while on the other hand the Red Wings fall to 0-1-0. Toronto’s strong special teams play and Robertson’s offensive outburst proved to be the difference in this tightly contested Atlantic Division matchup.

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