The Bruins’ issues compounded. Knies sent the puck down the right-side wall just before Zadorov got in his face. Matthews carried his momentum deep into the Bruins’ end. Because of his speed and size, Matthews overwhelmed Charlie McAvoy on the end boards to win the 50-50 race.

Matthew Knies recorded his first career hat trick and added two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Boston Bruins 6-4 on Saturday night. Mitch Marner added an empty-net goal and four assists for the Maple Leafs, who have won three games in a row.

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner were honored as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Quarter-Century First Team. The Leafs recognized players who have made a significant impact for the franchise since Jan. 1, 2000. Matthews shared his thoughts on the same after Saturday's win over the Boston Bruins:

Auston Matthews was full of praise for rookie Matthew Knies after the young forward scored a hat trick in the Toronto Maple Leafs' dominating 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night at Scotia

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) celebrates his goal with teammates Mitch Marner (16) and Auston Matthews (34 ... (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) celebrates his goal with teammates on the ...

Matthew Knies recorded his first career NHL hat trick and Mitch Marner had a goal and four assists Saturday, lifting Toronto to a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins in Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews return from injury.

The Maple Leafs were expecting a shot in the arm when they got Auston Matthews back in the lineup. They got it. And linemate Matthew Knies got the biggest jolt as the Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 6-4 Saturday night.

Jan 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins forward Justin Brazeau (55) and defenceman Nikita Zadorov (91) congratulate forward Trent Frederic ... in a row. Auston Matthews (upper-body ...

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