Ilya Samsonov, Maple Leafs beat lowly Ducks 7-0

Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) stops a shot as Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) moves for the rebound n the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

By Field Level Media

December 14, 2022 at 2:33 AM

EditorsNote: Updates graf 7 with scoring changes re: assists (now Holmberg also with 3)

Ilya Samsonov made 28 saves to earn his second shutout of the season and Alexander Kerfoot scored twice as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Anaheim Ducks 7-0 Tuesday night.

It was the second straight shutout for Samsonov and the eighth of his career.

The Maple Leafs have recorded three shutouts in their past four games, the other backstopped by Matt Murray.

The Ducks were shut out for the second consecutive game. They've lost the first two games of a five-game road trip that started Monday against the Ottawa Senators.

Mitchell Marner had two assists to extend his team-record points streak to 23 games (11 goals, 21 assists).

The Maple Leafs have picked up at least a point in 15 straight games (12-0-3), one away from the franchise best.

John Tavares and Pierre Engvall each had a goal and an assist. TJ Brodie, Michael Bunting and Joey Anderson also scored for the Maple Leafs. Conor Timmins and Pontus Holmberg added three assists apiece and Rasmus Sandin added a pair of helpers.

John Gibson stopped 25 of 27 shots for the Ducks before leaving in the second period with what appeared to be a lower-body injury. Lukas Dostal replaced him at 10:48 of the second period and allowed five goals on 15 shots.

Kerfoot scored from the edge of the right circle on Engvall's pass at 1:58 of the first period. Timmins also earned an assist.

Tavares tapped in his 14th goal of the season on a pass from Marner at 8:41 of the first, with Timmins assisting again.

Brodie scored his first goal of the season on a shot from the left circle off a pass from Timmins at 12:16 of the second. Auston Matthews also had an assist.

Bunting scored his sixth goal of the season on a rebound at 16:33 of the second.

Kerfoot scored his fourth goal of the season at 2:37 of the third period, Engvall added his fifth of the season at 5:42 and Anderson scored his first goal of the season at the 18:20 mark.

--Field Level Media

Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) and defenseman Conor Timmins (25) after a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

1/3: Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) and defenseman Conor Timmins (25) after a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

2/3: Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot (15) celebrates with forwards David Kampf (64) and Pierre Engvall (47) after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

3/3: Dec 13, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot (15) celebrates with forwards David Kampf (64) and Pierre Engvall (47) after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports