Matthews Leads Leafs to Victory in Return

Auston Matthews made a triumphant return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup after missing six games due to an upper-body injury, leading the team to a 6-4 victory over the Boston Bruins. Matthews, along with teammates Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies, combined for 13 points in the game. Matthews' performance included a goal and two assists, marking his seventh multi-point game of the season, while Knies scored his first career hat-trick. Matthews and Marner were also named to the Maple Leafs' Quarter-Century First Team, which honors players' contributions over the past 25 years. Despite recent injuries, Matthews has been a key player for the Leafs, contributing significantly to their current first-place standing in the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs have had a strong record even without Matthews, but his return is expected to bolster their playoff aspirations.