Maple Leafs Secure Crucial 3-1 Victory Over Struggling Kraken

Auston Matthews Scores League-Leading 38th Goal, Ilya Samsonov Wins First Game Since December

Toronto Maple Leafs secured a much-needed 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken, with goals from Auston Matthews, Nick Robertson, and Jake McCabe.
Auston Matthews scored his league-leading 38th goal, putting him in sole possession of eighth on the Maple Leafs’ all-time list.
Ilya Samsonov, the Maple Leafs' goaltender, made a handful of key saves, winning for the first time since early December and boosting his confidence after a difficult six weeks.
The Kraken, dealing with several significant injuries and a suspension, lost their fourth straight game.
The Maple Leafs are set to host Winnipeg on Wednesday night, while the Kraken will host Chicago.