The Maple Leafs captain is scoring all the time again, but is he back to peak Matthews? Also, what's behind Rielly's struggles?
Patrik Laine scored on that power play, the second of Montreal’s three goals in the first.
At the start of the week, the Toronto Maple Leafs entered Week 15 with some challenges ahead, as they looked to get back in the win column. After a tough
Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews appears to be back at his best, as evidenced by his impressive run of success following his return from injury.
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.
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.
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,
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews is No. 9 on the Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey list.
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.
Matthews scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canadiens. He finished with two shots on net, one block, one hit and four PIM.
Auston Matthews is an American professional ice hockey center and captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is originally from San Ramon, California, and was relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona ...
After Nylander blew past beloved Montreal rookie defenceman Lane Hutson to beat goalie Samuel Montembeault — Hutson offered little resistance to the stronger Nylander — the Leafs piled it on.