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

Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Matthew Knies tallied the go-ahead goal with 6:39 remaining to help the Maple Leafs sweep a home-and-home set with Philadelphia.

Auston Matthews will officially be back in action for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night against the Boston Bruins. After missing six games to an undisclosed injury, the former Hart Trophy winner will slide back into the Leafs' lineup that's looking to take sole ownership of first place in the Atlantic Division.

The Toronto Maple Leafs found a perfect match with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews on a line. It's allowed Knies to excel in his role and provide a lot more offense.

The Flyers finally returned to the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night after a grueling six-game road trip but were unable to kick off their homestand on a positive note, falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs,

Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs) with a Goal vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 01/07/2025. Home; NFL; NCAAF; NBA; Daily Draw; NHL; Fantasy Football; NCAAB; NCAAW; MLB; Soccer; Tennis;