Matthews' Hat Trick Leads Leafs to Victory Over Flames
Toronto Maple Leafs break four-game losing streak with Matthews' 11th career hat trick, amid controversy over disallowed Flames goal.
- Auston Matthews scored his 11th career hat trick and fourth this season, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.
- The Leafs were able to break their four-game losing streak with this win.
- Matthews' performance was hailed as a reminder of his generational talent and his ability to turn the team's fortunes around.
- A controversial disallowed goal from the Flames' Connor Zary due to a successful challenge for a hand pass by the Leafs added to the game's tension.
- Matthews now has a league-leading 37 goals in 42 games, putting him on pace for 71 goals in the season.