Matthews scores NHL-leading 49th goal in Toronto’s 4-2 win over St. Louis

Published February 19, 2024 3:05 PM

By WARREN MAYES
Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 49th goal of the season and added an assist, sparking the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Matthews had recorded hat tricks in his two previous games. His go-ahead goal came on a power play in the third period. Matthew Knies also scored and William Nylander scored a short-handed goal for the Maple Leafs. Bobby McMann added an empty net goal. Ilya Samsonov registered 19 saves for Toronto. Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich scored for St. Louis. Joel Hofer stopped 25 shots.

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