Maple Leafs Overcome Bruins as Knies Nets First NHL Hat Trick

Toronto secures a 6-4 victory with standout performances from Knies, Marner, and Matthews in the star center’s return from injury.

Matthew Knies recorded his first career NHL hat trick, adding two assists, to lead the Maple Leafs to a 6-4 win over the Bruins.
Auston Matthews returned after a six-game absence, contributing a goal and two assists, while anchoring a dominant line with Knies and Mitch Marner.
Mitch Marner tallied a goal and four assists, rounding out a combined plus-16 rating for the Knies-Matthews-Marner line.
David Pastrnak scored twice for Boston, but defensive breakdowns and struggles below the circles contributed to the Bruins’ third consecutive road loss.
Toronto improved to 25-13-2 and extended its Atlantic Division lead with its fourth win in five games, while Boston fell to 20-17-4.