Matthews scores in OT, Leafs top Preds 5-4
Auston Matthews scored at 4:46 of a chaotic overtime and added three assists in regulation as the Toronto Maple Leafs erased a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Tuesday.
In the nail-biting NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators, Auston Matthews came to the rescue in overtime. With just 4:46 remaining, Matthews scored the decisive goal to eliminate a 3-0 deficit and help Toronto win 5-4. William Nylander provided the initial pass for Matthews' overtime heroics, while three other Maple Leafs players - Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, and Jack Roslovic - contributed with goals.
Stolarz made 21 saves for the Maple Leafs, and Juuse Saros made 33 stops for the Predators. Steven Stamkos scored two goals for Nashville, moving him into 17th place on the league's all-time scoring list.
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