Leafs prospect Easton Cowan scores Kuznetsov-like shootout goal

Easton Cowan’s performance last night was a good reminder of why the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and its fan base are so excited about him.

Cowan has been regarded as one of the Leafs’ top prospects ever since he was selected 28th overall in the 2023 draft, and the leaps he’s made since that time have been truly remarkable.

While Cowan has impressed in many areas, his high-end skill is what most excites Leafs fans. Last night, he demonstrated that raw ability in the shootout against the Owen Sound Attack.

Easton Cowan scored a shootout goal and had two assists against Owen Sound on Friday. Been playing center. Unofficial regular-season point streak is now at 53 games.

Another example of his signature move (see thread for more).

Totals (OHL): 17 GP, 14 G, 24 PTS, +10, 49.5% FOW pic.twitter.com/yTdjAYFzua

— Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) November 23, 2024

As theScore’s Kyle Cushman mentioned, this isn’t Cowan’s first time coming in that slow in a shootout. Earlier this year, he showed the same patience in a goal at the Leafs development camp.

Easton Cowan's developing a bit of a signature shootout move with this double fake. Clips from the Prospect Showdown, development camp, and OHL vs. Owen Sound.

At dev camp, Cowan credited Rob Schremp for teaching him the move in London. pic.twitter.com/eQeEpj3Msb

— Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) September 16, 2024

Cowan doesn’t impress in just the shootout, as he’s already up to 14 goals and 24 points through only 17 games. Those numbers come following a 2023-24 season in which he had already managed 96 points in 54 games, along with an additional 34 in 18 playoff outings.

Cowan’s most impressive stat is that, with two assists in the eventual win over the Attack last night, he extended his regular-season point streak to a shocking 53 games. He’s now just two games shy of the all-time OHL record, which former Leaf Doug Gilmour set with the Cornwall Royals.

🇨🇦5️⃣3️⃣ Easton Cowan recorded two more points tonight in London’s win over Owen Sound.

Cowan is now just two games away from tying the all-time OHL record of 55 consecutive games with a point, held by Doug Gilmour. 📈

— @LondonKnights #leafsforever pic.twitter.com/ii2Ki7Ai6S

— Leafslatest (@Leafslatest) November 23, 2024

Though Cowan is still just 19 years old, it’s clear why Leafs fans are so excited about his playing future.

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