The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, December 13, 2025, in a highly anticipated all-Canadian matchup, but the Oilers ultimately dominated, securing a 6-3 victory. The game showcased moments of brilliance from both sides, but a familiar issue plagued the Maple Leafs, contributing to their downfall.

Connor McDavid initiated the scoring for Edmonton with a remarkable solo effort just 3:25 into the first period. He received a pass from Evan Bouchard, displaying exceptional speed to evade Toronto's defenders and skillfully outmaneuvering goaltender Dennis Hildeby. Toronto responded at 16:03 of the same period when Easton Cowan capitalized on a rebound after Scott Laughton's shot, tying the game. The first period concluded with a 1-1 tie, although the Oilers held a slight edge in shots, 12-10.

The Maple Leafs took a 2-1 lead at 4:54 of the second period, demonstrating strong offensive zone presence. After Jarry stopped an initial high-danger chance, Matthew Knies recovered the puck and set up Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who fired a one-timer past the Oilers' goaltender. However, McDavid struck again at 10:29, tying the game when Toronto defenseman Troy Stecher inadvertently directed the puck into his own net while attempting to clear it. With just 31 seconds remaining in the second period, Darnell Nurse scored, giving the Oilers a 3-2 lead. Leon Draisaitl fed Nurse with a cross-seam pass, and Nurse converted with a powerful one-timer.

The Oilers took control in the third period. Vasily Podkolzin scored twice in quick succession early in the frame, extending Edmonton's lead to 4-2 and then 5-2. Draisaitl assisted on both goals. Later in the period, Zach Hyman, a former Maple Leaf, scored to make it 6-2. Toronto's Steven Lorentz scored with less than a minute remaining, but it was too little, too late. The final score was 6-3 for Edmonton.

The Oilers' victory marked a successful start to their five-game road trip. Tristan Jarry, recently acquired by the Oilers, made his debut in net. Draisaitl's three assists put him at 999 career points.

For the Maple Leafs, the loss highlighted a recurring issue: inconsistency. Despite flashes of brilliance and periods of strong play, they struggled to maintain momentum and contain Edmonton's offensive firepower. Goaltender Dennis Hildeby was pulled after allowing six goals on 32 shots.