The Toronto Maple Leafs had a huge win against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, with star player Auston Matthews recording his third hat trick of the season. The Maple Leafs were able to take the game 7-4, thanks in large part to Matthews’ impressive performance.
Matthews opened the scoring in the first period with his first goal of the night. He then added two more in the second period, giving him his third hat trick of the season. This was the first time Matthews has recorded three hat tricks in one season, and it was a major boost for the Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs were able to take control of the game in the third period, with goals from William Nylander, John Tavares, and Kasperi Kapanen. The Wild were able to get one back late in the third, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Maple Leafs’ lead.
The win was a huge boost for the Maple Leafs, as they now sit atop the Atlantic Division with a record of 15-7-0. Matthews’ hat trick was a huge part of the victory, and it’s clear that he is one of the most important players on the team.
The Maple Leafs will look to continue their success as they face off against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. With Matthews continuing to play at an elite level, it looks like the Maple Leafs are in a great position to make a run at the Stanley Cup this season.
