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Hildeby Shines in First NHL Shutout, Leafs Beat Lightning 2-0

12/9/2025

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Dennis Hildeby earned his first NHL shutout, stopping 29 shots in a 2-0 Toronto win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hildeby started as the Maple Leafs’ No. 1 goalie after injuries to Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll.
Morgan Rielly opened the scoring as Toronto improved to 4-0-1 in its last five games.
The Lightning, missing goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, have lost four straight.
Toronto’s power play failed to score on two opportunities.

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Story summary

Dennis Hildeby earned his first NHL shutout, stopping 29 shots in a 2-0 Toronto win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hildeby started as the Maple Leafs’ No. 1 goalie after injuries to Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll.
Morgan Rielly opened the scoring as Toronto improved to 4-0-1 in its last five games.
The Lightning, missing goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, have lost four straight.
Toronto’s power play failed to score on two opportunities.