Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scores natural hat trick vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Auston Matthews completed a natural hat trick, scoring three times in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
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Auston Matthews completed a natural hat trick, scoring three times in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
William Nylander scored 54 seconds into overtime after Auston Matthews registered a natural hat trick in the second period to give him an NHL-leading 45 goals on the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs survived a blown 3-1 lead late in regulation to down the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday.
Auston Matthews took another step toward a mark not reached in more than 30 years.
After missing Wednesday's practice due to illness, forwards John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander all returned to the ice on Thursday morning. "They look like they're good to go, so that's how we're approaching it right now," said coach Sheldon Keefe.
William Nylander scored 54 seconds into overtime after Auston Matthews registered a natural hat trick in the second period to give him an NHL-leading 45 goals on the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs survived a blown 3-1 lead late in regulation to down the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday.