Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs and Lightning

Matthews stays hot, Maple Leafs hold off Lightning for 3rd win in row
TORONTO -- Auston Matthews scored for the fourth straight game and had an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The goal was Matthews’ eighth in nine games since his return after missing the previous six because of an upper-body injury.
'I Didn't See Any Other Option': Auston Matthews And Other Maple Leafs React To Captain's Michigan Attempt Against Lightning
"I didn't see any other option. The puck was rolling. It was the beginning of the period so the tape was fresh. I know, I almost had it," the Maple Leafs' captain said following their 5-3 win over the Lightning.
Maple Leafs report cards: Auston Matthews, William Nylander power comeback
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.
Maple Leafs react to Auston Matthews’ latest attempt at the Michigan
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews had his best attempt yet at pulling off the Michigan during Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Auston Matthews gives his honest opinion on $92,000,000 Maple Leafs forward's impressive breakaway production
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews shared his thoughts on William Nylander's breakaway skills after the team's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Silencing Critics with Torrid Scoring Pace Since Return
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.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Logs shortie in win
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. Matthews unloaded a bomb from a high slot that beat Sam Montembeault high and to the stick-side to give the Leafs a 5-3 lead.
Auston Matthews highlights Leafs’ ‘no quit mentality’ after victory over Canadiens
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.
'It's Been Pretty Good Since I've Been Back': Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Feeling Like Himself Since 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.
Can Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews get himself back into the Rocket Richard fight?
The 2024-25 season hasn’t gone exactly to plan for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. On top of the injury problems, his production has suffered a bit, particularly with his goal totals with just 17 in 31 games after scoring 69 in 81 last season.
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Looking at a Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews Reunion in 2026
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Auston Matthews Delivers Backhanded Compliment to Leafs Teammate William Nylander
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NHL Trade Deadline Needs: Toronto Maple Leafs And Tampa Bay Lightning
Limited cap space and draft capital could affect what the Maple Leafs and Lightning do by the NHL trade deadline, but there ...
Maple Leafs report cards: Routine play executed well tops Lightning
This pair served as the shutdown group, seeing plenty of the Lightning’s top line and keeping them off the board. Both ...
NHL News: Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs confirm final update on star John Tavares' injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs released an injury update on former captain John Tavares, days after Auston Matthews returned to ...
Count On Auston Matthews, Jake Guentzel Adding to High-Scoring Leafs Bolts Matchup
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has four goals in his last three games and nine goals in his last ten matchups ...
Leafs' Matthews starting to heat up after injury layoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is starting to ramp up his game as he works himself back into form after two long layoffs. Since returning from injury, Matthews has eight goals and 14 ...
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Auston Matthews Reveals Locker Room Message That Fueled Comeback Win Against Canadiens
The Maple Leafs went from being down 3-0 after the first to winning 7-3, and captain Auston Matthews revealed how the team ...