The story

The Avalanche created more, 4.2 expected goals to 2.5, and lost 6-3 to the Maple Leafs. It was back and forth: two lead changes. Two of the Maple Leafs' goals came on the power play. An empty-netter made the final score look roomier than the game was. William Nylander had five points, two goals and three assists. Nathan MacKinnon had 13 shot attempts.

• William NylanderBig night

  William Nylander had five points, two goals and three assists. That was his fifth goal of the season. The Maple Leafs beat the Avalanche 6-3.

• Nathan MacKinnonVolume

  Nathan MacKinnon had 13 shot attempts. Eight got through to the goalie, and two went in. He came in averaging 6.8 attempts a game. The Avalanche lost 6-3 to the Maple Leafs.

• Auston MatthewsBig night

  Four points for Auston Matthews: two goals and two assists. He also had 10 shot attempts against an average of 5.4. It finished 6-3 for the Maple Leafs.

• Mackenzie BlackwoodRough night

  Mackenzie Blackwood allowed 5 goals on shots worth 2.5 expected goals. That is 2.5 more than an average goalie would have given up. The Avalanche lost 6-3 to the Maple Leafs.