""I think it's important when there's history being made and records being broken," Sundin said. "Being a Maple Leaf, it's so special for me. And I think I can relate to where Auston Matthews is, in his career at this point. It's kind of exciting to get it over with it, because he has more important things to think about: winning games, winning hockey games for the Leafs. But it was important, and I felt that I wanted to be here.""
"Matthews was clearly invigorated and scored for the third consecutive game, providing the Maple Leafs with some insurance. Easton Cowan opened the scoring in the first period, Matthew Knies tipped home a Troy Stecher shot in the second period, before Matthews notched his 21st goal of the season. Carter Verhaeghe solved Joseph Woll on an unforced error, before Bobby McMann re-stored the three-goal lead with an empty netter."
Auston Matthews scored his 21st goal, marking his third straight game with a goal and providing insurance in a Maple Leafs win over the Panthers. Easton Cowan opened the scoring in the first, Matthew Knies tipped Troy Stecher's shot in the second, and Bobby McMann added an empty-net goal after Carter Verhaeghe capitalized on an unforced error. Brandon Carlo returned from absence and stabilized the defense, facilitating exits, eating minutes, and blocking shots. The performance suggests growing momentum and optimism for the Maple Leafs heading into the 2025-26 season.
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