Brief
Islanders beat Maple Leafs 4-1 in Toronto despite two key injuries
The Islanders secured three of four points on a two‑game Ontario road trip, but lost forward Calum Ritchie and winger Matias Maccelli to injuries.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Toronto – The New York Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night, earning three points on a two‑game Ontario road swing, according to the New York Post.
The Islanders opened the scoring when Anthony Duclair netted early, putting them ahead before the first injury. Calum Ritchie left the game after his first shift when a Nick Blankenburg hit caused a left‑leg issue. Later, Matias Maccelli suffered a left‑knee injury after Darren Raddysh’s stick became tangled in his skate, forcing him to exit via the tunnel.
Despite playing most of the night with only ten forwards, the Islanders maintained the lead. Bo Horvat scored a second‑period goal at 18:33, converting a rebound from Kyle Palmieri. Troy Stecher cut the lead to one in the third period, but the Islanders responded with a power‑play goal from Horvat to Simon Holmstrom, extending the margin to 3-1. Holmstrom added an empty‑netter to seal the win.
Goalie Ilya Sorokin made key saves, including a stop on a Maple Leafs rush after a delay‑of‑game penalty by Matthew Schaefer. The Leafs generated a power‑play chance late in the third but failed to convert, as the Islanders finished a perfect 3‑for‑3 on the penalty kill.
Coach Pete DeBoer had warned before the game that the Islanders lacked the offensive firepower of teams like the Edmonton Oilers, noting the thin forward depth. The injuries to Ritchie, a 21‑year‑old prospect the team views as a future cornerstone, and Maccelli, the Finnish winger who entered the season as the only free‑agent signing, underscore that concern. Kyle MacLean, a healthy scratch all season, is listed as a possible replacement.
Key facts
- Islanders beat Maple Leafs 4-1 in Toronto on Oct. 17, 2026. (nypost.com)
- Calum Ritchie left after a hit by Nick Blankenburg caused a left‑leg issue. (nypost.com)
- Matias Maccelli exited with a left‑knee injury after his skate caught Darren Raddysh’s stick. (nypost.com)
- Bo Horvat scored two goals, including a second‑period rebound and a third‑period power‑play tally. (nypost.com)
- Ilya Sorokin recorded a key save after a Maple Leafs delay‑of‑game penalty in the third period. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Islanders grind out tough road win over Maple Leafs but suffer two key injuries”
