Matthews attempted "The Michigan" lacrosse style goal tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning but was shut down perfectly by Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson.
When Auston Matthews is lightning the lamp, there is no worry for the Toronto Maple Leafs when it comes to generating offense. Matthews had his second multi-goal game of the season when the Maple Leafs defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime to snap a season-high three-game losing streak.
Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs roared from back from a 3-0 deficit, to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 7-3 at the Bell Centre on Saturday night.
The Maple Leafs captain is scoring all the time again, but is he back to peak Matthews? Also, what's behind Rielly's struggles?
Lightning star winger Nikita Kucherov, minus-3 on the night, was trying to make a pass at the Toronto blue line, but his turnover led to a breakaway for William Nylander that he buried for his 28th goal of the season and a 2-0 Toronto lead.
The Toronto Maple Leafs released an injury update on former captain John Tavares, days after Auston Matthews returned to action for the 2024-25 NHL season.
Matthews has six goals in seven games since returning from his second stint on the injured reserve. Known for his lethal shot, impressive puck-handling skills and hockey IQ, Matthews has been a dominant force in the NHL since his debut in 2016. However, the 2024-25 season has seen a dip in his performance, raising some concern.
Matthews and Nylander both scored two goals as Toronto battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits in the third period to beat New Jersey 4-3.
The Maple Leafs went from being down 3-0 after the first to winning 7-3, and captain Auston Matthews revealed how the team stayed mentally strong. Being down 3-0 in the first is never the best way to start off a game,
Mitch Marner, currently under a six-year, $65.4 million contract, assisted in two crucial goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews is No. 9 on the Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey list.