William Nylander had a goal and two assists Saturday night, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the visiting Vancouver Canucks 5-0.
Joseph Woll made 29 saves to earn his second shutout of the season and fourth of his career.
Matias Maccelli, Max Domi, John Tavares and Nicholas Robertson also scored for the Maple Leafs, who are 7-0-2 in their last nine games.
Thatcher Demko allowed three goals on six shots in the first period. Kevin Lankinen took over in goal in the second period and allowed two goals on 18 shots, while the Canucks lost their sixth in a row (0-4-2).
The Maple Leafs led 3-0 after one period despite being outshot 15-6 by the Canucks, who lost the first three of a six-game road trip.
Maccelli scored a power-play goal at 8:03 from the edge of the slot on a pass from Nylander, who returned after missing six games with a lower-body injury. Aatu Raty was serving a penalty for tripping.
A turnover in the neutral zone led to Toronto’s second goal, with Domi scoring on a wrist shot from the left circle at 16:31. Troy Stecher got the assist.
Nylander added in the lead at 19:40. He raced down the right wing and received a crossfield pass from Steven Lorentz before cutting in front of the net to tuck in a backhand.
Vancouver failed to convert on four power plays in the first period. The Canucks were 0 for 6 on the power play in the game.
Toronto took a 4-0 lead at 13:07. Nylander pounced on a Vancouver turnover and his quick pass launched Tavares, who scored on a shot into the top right corner.
Raty’s deflection hit the right post at 14:45 of the third period to preserve Woll’s shutout.
Robertson hit a 20-foot shot at 19:46 of the third period during a power play.
Toronto defenseman Jake McCabe returned after missing two games with a lower-body injury and spent 17:58 on the ice with one shot on goal.
The Maple Leafs will play their next four games on the road.
–Field level media
