In a dynamic NHL game, the Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 6-4 victory over the Florida Panthers, highlighted by Auston Matthews' ENG, his 62nd of the season, sealing the win. The Leafs had a comfortable lead of 5-1 by the end of the second period, but the Panthers rallied back in the third period, with Sam Bennett making it a one-goal game. However, Matthews' goal not only secured the win but also marked his career-high and extended his lead in the Rocket Richard Trophy race. Additionally, Leafs' goalie Ilya Samsonov collected his 100th career win. The game contributed to the Leafs' impressive record of 17-6-1 in their last 24 games, maintaining their status as the highest-scoring team in the league during this span.
Statement game by the Leafs tonight. So happy the story line doesn’t become having the 4th line out 6 on 5. Thought they deserved the opportunity up 2 with how they’d played. Up 2 I understand rewarding the line. I would also want to get the guys who will be in those situations…
Ilya Samsonov collects his 100th career win as the Leafs hold on to beat the Panthers 6-4. 💯 https://t.co/Kx7mwgE2io
The #FlaPanthers scored three in the third — but it was not enough after a rough start as the #Leafs pull out a 6-4 win. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6WWAXKhW8N
Leafs 17-6-1 in their last 24 games. Highest scoring team in league in that span.
Auston Matthews has a 10-goal lead in the Rocket Richard Trophy race.
The Leafs hold on to win, 6-4.
What an empty netter by the GLOAT. This guys dangling guys at the D zone blue line with alligator blood what a sick puppy 😂😂😂. 62 goals man he’s getting 70. #LeafsForever
#Leafs survive Great to see them blowing 5-1 leads end of 2nd Papi ties his record - 62 https://t.co/yO4AKIk1bn
FINAL: Maple Leafs 6, Panthers 4 Nice rally in the 3rd, but the hole was deep.
Auston Matthews buries the ENG for his 62nd of the year! 🚨 https://t.co/TklsyjDidt
Sweaty one that shouldn’t have been @SamAMcKee Leafs Talk starts now: https://t.co/zbYEvHjQqD https://t.co/4BSzxiO5JY
Auston Matthews hits the empty net to make it 6-4. Vladimir Tarasenko did all he could to hold the puck in the o-zone, but it just wasn’t enough. Too little, too late.
Auston Matthews: 6️⃣2️⃣
Auston Matthews with his career-high 62nd goal of the season and puts Toronto back up by 2.
Leafs empty net goal. 6-4 Toronto.
Auston Matthews: 62 goals. The pace is 69.
Matthews, 62nd into an empty net. 45.9 seconds left, 6-4 #Leafs.
62 https://t.co/hhapaEDnpI
Leafs make it 6-4 w/ an ENG.
BENNY! WITHIN ONE! https://t.co/09DqaByhUI
Sam Bennett makes it 5-4 with 1:50 to go. He slings a wrist shot from the point past Samsonov on the 6-on-5.
ONE. GOAL. GAME. https://t.co/CDtGYRe09F
Bennett. 5-4 #Leafs with 1:50 left.
Stolarz to the bench w/ 3:02 left, O-Zone draw coming up.
Machine. I think he gets 70. What a season. Appreciate the greatness. #leafsforever https://t.co/2MD46Bhm0C
Sam Reinhart everybody 🔥 https://t.co/CkyrAnK5xu
Evan Rodrigues hits the post right off the face-off following Reinhart’s goal. Inches away from 5-4…
Sam Reinhart makes it 5-3 off of a feed from Vladimir Tarasenko through traffic. Vladi looks like a man possessed. Leafs call timeout with 8:02 to go.
Sam Reinhart No. 52 - #FlaPanthers down 5-3 with 8:02 left
WE'RE WITHIN TWO! https://t.co/MwlDAzfMPB
No one picks up Reinhart. #Leafs lead cut to 5-3 with 8:02 left. Keefe calls a timeout.
It’s a 5-3 Tor game now. Leafs call timeout.
END OF 2: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 1