Lightning shutout for second game in a row, fall to Maple Leafs, 2-0

Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua (81) battles to get past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier (24) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesThe Tampa Bay Lightning did many, many things well in their 2-0 loss to the Toronto Maples Leafs. They did the things that usually lead to wins. The only thing they didn’t do was score a goal. For the second straight game, Jonas Johansson did his job as he allowed just one goal, and for the second straight game he wasn’t rewarded for his efforts. Despite a valiant charge in the third period, the Lightning couldn’t equalize, and a late empty-net goal sealed their fate.

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