Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored his 11th goal of the season to lead his team to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night at Rogers Arena.
Matthews' goal came in the second period, and he celebrated with defenseman Darren Raddysh. Zack MacEwen also scored for Toronto, while goaltender Anthony Stolarz made key saves to secure the win.
For the Canucks, Max Sasson found the net in the third period, and Leevi Meriläinen started in goal. Vancouver's Jamie Oleksiak delivered a notable hit on Toronto's Jack Roslovic during the middle frame.
The win improves the Maple Leafs' record early in the 2026-27 NHL season.
