In a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators, the Leafs secured a 4-0 victory. Auston Matthews scored twice, contributing to the win. Ilya Samsonov, in his first start since November 24, made 18 saves, achieving a shutout. John Tavares is two points away from reaching 1000 career points. The victory marks the first shutout for Toronto since April 1.
John Tavares returns to a hostile environment on the Island. A two-point night would give him 1000 for his NHL career. https://t.co/YXyRuias0S https://t.co/YXyRuias0S
John Tavares and the Maple Leafs visit the Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. He's two points from 1,000 for his career. Would be interesting if he got it there.
Matthews scores twice, Samsonov turns in shutout for #LeafsForever vs #Preds “Great game for us, like how we’re working on the ice, blocking shots, how we score the goal, how we’re fighting [for] each other.” My @NHLdotcom story: https://t.co/sA1KOYsxpz
Leafs get 2 goals from Auston Matthews, blank Preds https://t.co/NwN6k8AGXv https://t.co/pHFANukMPk
He wasn't busy tonight, but Ilya Samsonov picks up the 19-save shutout in his first game since Nov. 24. 2-game goal streak for David Kampf. Auston Matthews has 4 goals in last 3 games. John Tavares is 2 points away from 1000 with next game is Isles home building. 4-0 TOR wins.
Samsonov makes 18 saves in a 4-0 #Leafs victory. First Toronto shutout since April 1.
Second 2-goal game for Matthews in his last three games. It's 3-0 TOR. Tavares will collect the secondary assists. 2 points away from 1000.
Auston Matthews scores and it's 2-0 TOR.
0-0 after one, shots on goal 9-7 #Leafs. For the most part, Samsonov wasn't tested in making his first start since Nov. 24.
0-0 after one, shots on goal 9-7 #Leafs. For the most part, Samsonov wasn't tested in his first start since Nov. 24.