Cowan, Stolarz lead Maple Leafs past Islanders 2-1
Maple Leafs edge Islanders 2-1 as Easton Cowan scores and assists See the key moments, Stolarz's 26-save effort, and what's next for Toronto
Easton Cowan scored once and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 21 on Wednesday night in Toronto.
Colton Sissons also scored for the Maple Leafs, while Anthony Stolarz made 26 saves. Emil Heineman had the lone goal for New York, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 shots.
Toronto, which lost its season opener to Montreal, took control early with firstperiod goals from Sissons and Cowan. The Islanders opened their season with fresher legs, but Stolarz held firm until Heineman scored late in the third period. The Maple Leafs will host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, while the Islanders return home to face the New Jersey Devils.