The Shield

The 2025-26 Shield · Shield game 45

The Maple Leafs throw back the Avalanche

The wall holds · OT

Shieldbearer

William Nylander Maple Leafs

The overtime winner and an assist. Watch the winning goal

Another attack broken. Defense 3 of the Maple Leafs' 1st reign this season, and rivet 3 hammered into their slice of the Shield.

That reign was broken on Jan 13, after 3 defenses.

When
Monday, January 12, 2026
Where
Ball Arena
Decided
In overtime
Winning goal
W. Nylander
Winning goalie
J. Woll