It's a rarity saved only for the most daring, but Leafs captain Auston Matthews took a risk with his highlight reel goal attempt and explained why he attempted it.

As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.

Auston Matthews opens up about the reasoning behind choosing former teammate Joe Thornton as his mentor, on the Leafs' mentors trip. After a standout performance

When Auston Matthews heard the Toronto Maple Leafs were having another ... here," Matthews said with a smile on Tuesday after the Maple Leafs 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. "We talk all the time and I thought it was just a cool opportunity to ...

Red-hot Matthew Knies scored the winner, deflecting a third-period shot by Morgan Rielly, and the Leafs won their fifth in a row — their longest streak of the season — to move within one point of the first-place Vegas Golden Knights (57 points) in the overall standings.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Monday. Matthews scored for the fourth straight game (five goals), and it was his eighth in nine games (14 points) since his return from injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews shared his thoughts after returning to the lineup following a recovery from an upper-body injury.

Matthews attempted "The Michigan" lacrosse style goal tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning but was shut down perfectly by Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson.

It's a rarity saved only for the most daring, but Leafs captain Auston Matthews took a risk with his highlight reel goal attempt and explained why he attempted it.

Anze Kopitar and the Kings honored firefighters and first responders in the team’s emotional return to Crypto.com Arena. \* Mitch Marner passed Borje Salming atop a franchise list as the Maple Leafs strengthened their grip on first place in the Atlantic Division.

(At) N.Y. Islanders 3, Columbus 1: Bo Horvat scored twice in New York's three-goal second period, Simon Holmstrom also scored and Mathew Barzal had two assists as the Islanders won their second straight and fifth in seven games. Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves.

Anze Kopitar and the Kings honored firefighters and first responders in the team’s emotional return to Crypto.com Arena. * Mitch Marner passed Borje Salming atop a franchise list as the Maple Leafs strengthened their grip on first place in the Atlantic Division.