Maple Leafs Beat Blackhawks 4-1

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, marking their third consecutive win and solidifying their second-place standing in the league. Auston Matthews made a significant impact in his return from a nine-game injury absence, scoring his first goal of the season and providing two assists. John Tavares, Fraser Minten, and Matthew Knies also contributed to the scoring, while Mitch Marner celebrated his 600th regular-season game with two assists. Despite the win, the Leafs are dealing with multiple injuries, including key players like Jake McCabe and others sidelined. The Blackhawks, who have lost three straight games, managed only a single goal from Lukas Reichel. Toronto continues their homestand against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday.