Stolarz makes 27 saves to help Maple Leafs beat Kraken 3-1

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz makes a save against Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz, right, makes a stop against Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky, center, as Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit, left, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies, left, celebrates his goal with defenseman Jake McCabe, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Philippe Myers, second from left, celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with center John Tavares (91), right wing Mitch Marner (16) and right wing William Nylander (88) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Philippe Myers, center facing, celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates, including John Tavares (91), Simon Benoit (2) and Mitch Marner (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit, left, gets punched by Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand, right, as they fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord makes a save during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Toronto Maple Leafs center Max Domi celebrates after assisting center Bobby McMann on a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann shoots and scores during an NHL hockey game, Nov. 30, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

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Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers looks on during a face-off against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, left, clears the puck against Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) as Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz and defenseman Morgan Rielly, right, look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

By ALLYSON BALLARD

SEATTLE (AP) — Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves in his first start since Dec. 12 to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Thursday night.

Philippe Myers, Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies scored for the Leafs.

Eeli Tolvanen had the Kraken’s only goal, spoiling Stolarz’s shutout bid in the third period. Joey Daccord made 27 saves in his third straight start.

Myers opened the scoring 7:23 into the first period for his first goal of the season and first since 2022. McMann doubled Toronto’s lead on the power play after a high-sticking double-minor taken by Chandler Stephenson.

Knies extended his goal streak to three games with 7:23 remaining in the second period. The Kraken didn’t initiate a coach’s challenge, but the goal was reviewed for a high stick on the play. Knies’ goal stood, confirming the initial call on the ice.

Despite rallying to tie the game with two goals against Detroit on Tuesday, Seattle failed to score again after Tolvanen did 5:43 into the final period.

Takeaways

Maple Leafs: Toronto is on a three-game win streak.

Kraken: Have allowed seven goals over their last three first periods. Seattle lost all three games.

Key moment

Myers was penalized for interference against André Burakovsky 8:51 into the first period. Over the next two minutes, the Leafs were the only team to record any shots on goal with four despite being short-handed.

Key stat

Toronto killed all five of Seattle’s power plays.

Up next

Both teams are in action again Saturday for their final games before the Four Nations break. The Calgary Flames host the Kraken and the Maple Leafs visit the Vancouver Canucks.

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