2023-11-07 02:51:46
By scoring twice in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday at Scotiabank Arena, Auston Matthews surpassed the entire San Jose Sharks team in goals.
The setbacks of the Californian team have been well documented at the start of the season, with them only scoring 12 goals in 11 games, but it must also be recognized that the Leafs’ sniper is operating at full capacity. The mustachioed man has now hit the target 13 times in 12 matches.
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Matthews helped Toronto come back from behind following a period where they were down 4 to 1. Nikita Kucherov had a great start to the game, participating in all four of the Lightning’s wins. The visitors chased away goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov following just 15:13.
His replacement, Joseph Woll, was much more efficient with 18 saves on 19 shots. While his goalie resisted, Calle Jarnkrok took the opportunity to give the Leafs victory in overtime with his second goal of the game.
Mitch Marner also collected four points, who built great chemistry with young Matthew Knies. Having obtained an audition on the first line, the rookie winger did not disappoint by obtaining a goal and two assists.
Texier opens his counter
At Sunrise, Alexandre Texier obtained his first points in the National League in a long time, but unfortunately for him, his Columbus Blue Jackets were beaten 5 to 4 in overtime by the Florida Panthers.
The Frenchman chose to play the last season in Switzerland in order to be closer to his family and he returned to Ohio fresh and ready. Except that nothing really worked for him at the start of the campaign. However, he recovered well with a goal and an assist once morest the Panthers.
Texier’s first points since January 13, 2022 might not prevent Florida from resisting. The Jackets scored four unanswered goals, but Nick Cousins tied the score with 57 seconds left in the third period. Carter Verhaeghe gave his team the victory during extra time.
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