Follow usAuston Matthews notched his NHL-leading 49th campaign goal and had an assist, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 triumph against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.
Auston, the 1st selection in the 2016 NHL Draft, had recorded hat tricks in his 2 previous matches. Matthews’ go-ahead goal came on a power play at the beginning of the 3rd period. Toronto’s forward has notched 14 goals and provided 9 assists on this campaign’s power play.
LEAFS WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIN!!!@LGCanada | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/TqtNVVwVLs
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 19, 2024
Matthew Knies also notched, and William Nylander netted a short-handed goal for Toronto. Bobby McMann notched on an empty net. Mitchell Marner gave 2 assists for the victory. Ilya Samsonov made 19 saves for the Maple Leafs.
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Auston Matthews Goal! pic.twitter.com/LYzdIsNIgx
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 19, 2024
Brandon Saad and Torey Krug notched for the Blues as Joel Hofer made 25 saves.
The Maple Leafs triumphed in 4th consecutive match and swept the 2-match series between the franchises.
St. Louis has been defeated in 3 of their last 4 matches.
Toronto will play at Arizona on Wednesday, while St. Louis will welcome the Islanders on Thursday.
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