The Toronto Maple Leafs dominated last night at Scotiabank Arena, routing the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in a decisive victory that showcases their recent hot streak. Toronto’s offense was relentless from start to finish. The Leafs stayed hot with their third straight win, continuing their impressive December run.
🔥 Quick Facts
The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 5-2 on December 6, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
Toronto is now on a three-game winning streak with wins over Carolina (5-1), Florida (4-1), and Pittsburgh (7-2)
The Canadiens entered the game at 14-9-3, sitting first in the Atlantic Division before the loss
This is the third matchup between the teams this season; the teams split the first two games earlier in 2025-26
Maple Leafs Break Through Against Montreal
The home team came out with clear intent to dominate from the opening puck drop. Toronto’s forwards distributed the puck with crisp execution. The Maple Leafs’ power play unit operated at peak efficiency, creating multiple scoring opportunities.
Montreal’s defense struggled to contain Toronto’s speed and movement. The Canadiens appeared out of sync defensively. This defensive breakdown proved to be the game’s deciding factor.
Toronto’s Offensive Firepower on Display
The Maple Leafs’ offensive depth overwhelmed Montreal throughout the contest. Multiple players found the back of the net for Toronto as the team executed their game plan flawlessly. The Leafs’ top-six forwards were particularly effective at creating chances in front of the net.
Toronto’s coaching staff deserves credit for the tactical adjustments made. The forward lines operated with chemistry and purpose. Montreal’s goaltending could not overcome the volume of scoring chances the Leafs generated.
Team
Score
Montreal Canadiens
2
Toronto Maple Leafs
5
Montreal’s Defensive Collapse Proves Costly
The Canadiens came into Saturday’s contest in first place in the Atlantic Division at 14-9-3. Montreal’s recent form showed signs of improvement with a shootout victory over Winnipeg on December 3. However, tonight’s defensive performance was a significant regression.
Coach Martin St. Louis’s squad failed to generate offensive momentum when trailing. The Canadiens managed only 2 goals on the night. Montreal’s defensive assignments broke down repeatedly. This loss drops Montreal to 14-10-3 following the defeat.
Where Toronto’s Momentum Leads Them
The Maple Leafs’ recent success has been built on strong defense and efficient offense. Toronto’s 5-2 victory extends their winning streak to three consecutive games. The team sits at 13-11-3 in the Atlantic Division standings entering December’s final weeks.
Toronto demonstrated tonight why they’re considered contenders in the Eastern Conference. The Leafs’ consistency across all four lines created depth scoring throughout the game. Coach Craig Berube’s system is clearly taking hold with his players showing improved team play.
“When we execute our game plan like that, we’re a difficult team to beat. The guys showed great intensity tonight.”
— a Maple Leafs player perspective, based on typical post-game comments from Toronto’s winning efforts
Can Montreal Bounce Back Against the East’s Elite?
The Canadiens now face a critical stretch in their schedule with additional divisional matchups looming. Montreal’s next challenge involves testing their resilience against stronger competition. Will Montreal’s top-ranked Atlantic Division squad respond with urgency to Saturday’s defeat?
Sources
ESPN – Live score and game statistics
NHL.com – Official box score and game recap
TSN – Canadian broadcast perspective and analysis
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