Matthew Knies scores two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3. The Leafs extend their winning streak to three games and maintain their lead in the Atlantic Division.
Matthew Knies led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, recording two goals and an assist in the thrilling contest. Auston Matthews and William Nylander also contributed offensively for the Maple Leafs , with Matthews scoring a goal and adding an assist, while Nylander notched his team-leading 28th goal of the season. Joseph Woll made 27 saves in goal for Toronto, keeping the Lightning at bay.
Mitch Marner sealed the deal with an empty-net goal and contributed two assists to the winning effort.For the Lightning, Nick Paul powered their offense with two goals, while Darren Raddysh added a goal and an assist. Jonas Johansson made 23 saves in goal. Victor Hedman stood out defensively with two assists. Despite the loss, the Lightning still remain competitive in the Eastern Conference standings.The Leafs extended their winning streak to three games, showcasing their dominance in the Atlantic Division. This victory marked their third consecutive regulation win against the Lightning this season, solidifying their position atop the division with 62 points. With the win, Toronto improves to 30-16-2, while Tampa Bay drops to 25-17-3. Woll's performance was notable, making his 25th appearance of the season, tying his career-high set last year. This win also marked his 61st regular-season game played.The game featured several key moments, including Knies' late goal in the second period that restored Toronto's two-goal lead. Matthews' recent resurgence after overcoming an upper-body injury also played a significant role in their victory. He has been a scoring machine since returning to the lineup, tallying eight goals and six assists in just nine games.
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