Toronto Maple Leafs Shut Out Vegas Golden Knights in Dominant 4-0 Victory
Toronto, ON — November 22, 2024 — The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a spectacular performance on home ice, shutting out the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 in a thrilling NHL matchup on Wednesday night. With a relentless attack and superb goaltending, the Leafs ended Vegas’s four-game winning streak and moved closer to the top of the standings.
Goaltender Joseph Woll was the star of the night, turning aside all 29 shots he faced, earning his first shutout of the season and the second of his career. Woll was instrumental in keeping the Golden Knights at bay, particularly during a handful of tense moments when Vegas threatened to break through with their power-play opportunities.
Offensively, the Leafs were firing on all cylinders. Auston Matthews led the charge with a two-goal performance, including a dazzling power-play marker that put Toronto up 2-0 in the second period. William Nylander added a goal and an assist, while John Tavares sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final minutes of the game.
The Leafs’ defense was equally impressive, keeping Vegas from generating sustained pressure throughout the game. Morgan Rielly and T.J. Brodie were solid in their own zone, while the penalty kill unit was perfect, shutting down all three of the Golden Knights’ power-play attempts.
The Golden Knights struggled to find their rhythm, with Adin Hill in net facing 35 shots, several of which were high-quality chances. Despite some standout saves, Hill couldn’t keep pace with the Leafs’ offensive onslaught.
This dominant win marks another statement victory for the Maple Leafs, who continue to showcase their deep roster and all-around strength. With the shutout, the team improves to 14-8-2 on the season, while the Golden Knights fall to 15-6-1.
Up next for Toronto is a road matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, while the Golden Knights will look to bounce back as they host the Winnipeg Jets.
Key Stats:
- Toronto Maple Leafs:
- Goals: Matthews (2), Nylander (1), Tavares (1)
- Goaltender: Joseph Woll (29 saves, 0 goals allowed)
- Vegas Golden Knights:
- Goals: None
- Goaltender: Adin Hill (31 saves, 4 goals allowed)
