> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Recap: Leafs beat the Rangers - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-leafs-beat-rangers-by-sorcery/ - Published: 2025-03-01T02:44:12.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-01T02:44:12.000Z - Description: I'm just not sure how. Well, Stolarz, of course. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: Game Coverage ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/03/Gk6YWo9W8AAI02o-1-.jpg) ### First Period This was a very Mika Zibanejad period. > Zibanejad is called for tripping [pic.twitter.com/AT9MpRAsvu](https://t.co/AT9MpRAsvu?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895628069203034539?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > great hustle from Robertson > great patience from Domi > great shot from OEL [pic.twitter.com/6kXR6Fu1Zx](https://t.co/6kXR6Fu1Zx?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895628920499863946?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > two things can be true: > > that deflection was nasty and the coverage was sioppy [pic.twitter.com/8i49Q49ill](https://t.co/8i49Q49ill?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895635361117979031?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Shesterkin: I'm going to clear it > > Reaves: Nope [pic.twitter.com/oHhzdlw8a4](https://t.co/oHhzdlw8a4?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895637543410155617?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After one is was one-all. Going to go with Moneypuck tonight to celebrate their 10th anniversary. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/03/Capture.PNG) I don't think the Leafs were very active here, but the Rangers were not all that hot either until the very end of the period. Leafs did very little of note with the puck. ### Second Period A very early goal by the Leafs was initially called no goal, but was clearly in. > oh that's tough > > (they don't ask how) [pic.twitter.com/XmAYRUJEqN](https://t.co/XmAYRUJEqN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895643384058167506?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > move him [pic.twitter.com/XjloPE6kN3](https://t.co/XjloPE6kN3?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895645081669144687?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Stolarz gets his right leg on the shot [pic.twitter.com/e7tyTrIHp1](https://t.co/e7tyTrIHp1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895651918808301687?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In the last few seconds this inexplicable call was made, so the power play to the Rangers started the third period. > Tavares got called for winning a net battle [pic.twitter.com/YbyJm4OFkm](https://t.co/YbyJm4OFkm?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895652733140811859?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Rangers got in one set play off the faceoff, but Stolarz had it. > buzzer beater save through traffic [pic.twitter.com/IsLspQhYM5](https://t.co/IsLspQhYM5?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895653252664082798?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After two it was 2-1 Leafs The Maple Leafs bottom six were really struggling against the Rangers, which is why the shots so dramatically favoured the Rangers. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/03/Capture-1.PNG) On the other hand, the scoring talent on the Rangers were some of the least effective players, hitting 50/50 with the Leafs top lines. ### Third Period The Rangers power play didn't help them, but once John Tavares drew a penalty, they got a shorthanded gift as Nick Robertson is completely penned in and just dumps the puck nowhere in particular. > Will Cuylle scores shorthanded [pic.twitter.com/e51I6VAkqf](https://t.co/e51I6VAkqf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895659113918709804?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Igor Shesterkin goes a wandering and pays for it. > Marner jumps and blocks Shesterkin's clear > > Matthews finds Knies in front > > clockwork [pic.twitter.com/zGcJ6wa1Ek](https://t.co/zGcJ6wa1Ek?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895660372465770844?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Nylander is called for high-sticking [pic.twitter.com/RQlHXlvy48](https://t.co/RQlHXlvy48?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895661900593332605?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs PK was good, but maybe no more third-period lazy penalties. Late in the third, the Rangers had double the Shots on Goal, but they don't look like a dangerous team. The Leafs don't look like a team that can control the puck, however. > mighty fine deflection attempt from Matthews [pic.twitter.com/cup0Po7T9M](https://t.co/cup0Po7T9M?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [March 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1895665316824510612?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Final score was 3-2 Leafs in a game where bare shot stats say they were massively outplayed. One note: something happened to Oliver Ekman-Larsson and he did not play most of the third period.