Auston Matthews sparks Leafs’ third-period rally against the Kings and leads them back into first place

Auston Matthews sparks Leafs’ third-period rally against the Kings and leads them back into first place

The captain ties the game with short-handed goal, then sets up Tavares for the winner.

P.K. Subban couldn't stop calling Red Wings player Austin Watson 'Matthews'

Detroit Red Wings forward Austin Watson left quite an impression on ESPN NHL analyst P.K. Subban during Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins — even if Subban couldn’t completely remember his name. There were two fights in the opening minutes of the game, which the Red Wings ultimately won 2-1. The second fight was between Watson and Boston’s Jakub Lauko. During the first intermission break, Subban raved about Watson’s effort and performance…

Matthews' playoff-style performance lifts Leafs over Kings; Could Sens be playoff dark horse? - Video

Auston Matthews carried the Maple Leafs to a playoff-style win against the Los Angeles Kings, and Bruce Boudreau joins SportsCentre to break down the key to his success in that game. As well, Boudreau chats about Ottawa's hot streak, and whether or not they could be a dark horse heading into the playoffs.

'Papi was tremendous': Matthews' disputed goal fuels Maple Leafs' comeback

LOS ANGELES — In a game thick with sturdy defence and thin on even-strength offence, the entire outcome — not to mention the mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs’ California swing — pivoted on Auston Matthews’ controversial shorthanded, game-tying, third-period goal. “It’s close. It’s close. Yeah, very close,” conceded head coach Craig Berube, following a hard-fought 3-1 comeback victory. “I was 50/50 on it.” Trailing 1-0 and in danger of losing …