Professors' Press Box Last Night in Canadian Hockey – Nov. 19: Maple Leafs, Jets & Flames
Last night in Canadian hockey, it felt like every team was fighting to prove something — whether it was sticking together, showing grit, or just trying to get back on the scoreboard. The Toronto Maple Leafs finally ended a rough stretch with an overtime win, the Winnipeg Jets celebrated a milestone for Mark Scheifele while asserting control against Columbus, and the Calgary Flames struggled to find their footing in Chicago against a buzzing Blackhawks team led by Connor Bedard. It was the kind of night that makes you appreciate the mix of heartbreak and brilliance that comes with watching hockey in real time. For those who want the full breakdowns, follow the links below to read each game in detail.
Maple Leafs 3, Blues 2 (OT): Toronto Guts Out a Win
Toronto leaned on the players who were left — half the roster was sidelined — and still found a way to scrape together a win. William Nylander, calm and collected, scored the overtime winner after a clever set-up by John Tavares and Morgan Rielly. Jake McCabe tied it early, Steven Lorentz chipped in another, and Joseph Woll, in just his second start, made a couple of timely saves to keep the team close. Even when Nylander accidentally batted the puck into his own net, the bench didn’t sag; they reset and stayed present.
The Maple Leafs showed a side of themselves we’ve missed this season: resilient, determined, and gritty. Depth players stepped up, creating plays and keeping energy alive. It wasn’t a flawless game, but it was honest — a glimpse at what this team can do when the top-heavy roster isn’t fully available.
Maple Leafs 3, Blues 2 (OT): Toronto Finally Guts Out a Win
Jets 5, Blue Jackets 2: Scheifele’s Milestone Helps Beat Columbus
Mark Scheifele became the Jets’ all-time leader in games played and backed it up with three primary assists. Adam Lowry opened the scoring, Morrissey and Pionk added goals, and Kyle Connor finished from a sharp angle — a reminder of his scoring touch. Eric Comrie was steady, letting the team in front dictate play. The Jets were organized, confident, and opportunistic, taking advantage of a Columbus team worn down from a late night in Montreal.
Jets 5, Blue Jackets 2: Scheifele's Milestone Helps Muscle Past Columbus
Flames 2, Blackhawks 5: Bedard’s Hat Trick Pushes Chicago Win
Connor Bedard stole the show in Chicago with a hat trick and the first “A” of his career. The Flames hung around, tying it early in the third, but never fully controlled the game. Calgary’s slow start and reactionary style allowed Chicago to dictate play. Matt Coronato’s power-play goal and Rasmus Andersson’s effort provided glimpses of hope, but Flames goalie Dustin Wolf faced too many bad chances at the wrong time — a young goalie trying to be elite on a team that’s struggling.