Overview
- Matthews scored his 420th and 421st goals in the second period versus the Islanders to move into sole possession of first on Toronto’s all-time list.
- Two nights earlier, he returned from a lower-body issue and produced a hat trick with an assist in a 6-5 comeback win over the Jets, potting the winner at 15:38 of the third.
- Joseph Woll started against Winnipeg and was pulled after allowing four goals on 18 shots; Dennis Hildeby stopped 20 of 21 in relief to earn the win.
- With his second goal in the Jets game, Matthews set the club record for most goals at home (232), surpassing Darryl Sittler.
- Toronto has won two straight to close on a wild-card spot as Winnipeg’s skid reached eight losses, and William Nylander remained out with a lower-body issue.