Auston Matthews scored his league-leading 64th goal of the season in a four-goal second period for the Maple Leafs, and Toronto defeated the archrival Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Saturday night. Bobby McMann, Matthew Knies and Max Domi also scored as Toronto spread the wealth on offense. Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves.
Toronto Maple Leafs ’ Auston Matthews celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Saturday, April 6, 2024. Toronto Maple Leafs ’ Auston Matthews moves in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Saturday, April 6, 2024.
The 26-year-old superstar is on pace for 69 goals, one shy of the 70-goal milestone that hasn’t been attained since Teemu Selanne and Alexander Mogilny reached 76 in 1992-93. No one has scored 65 goals since Alex Ovechkin in 2007-08. Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves. Star forward Mitch Marner had one assist in his first game back from missing 12 with an ankle injury.
Sam Montembeault allowed four goals on 12 shots before getting the hook midway through the second period. Cayden Primeau stopped all 18 shots he faced in relief.William Eklund nets hat trick with OT goal, and Devin Cooley gets first win as Sharks beat Blues 3-2
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