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STAT OF THE DAY
18
Four+ Point Games
Matthews' Career
HIT 'EM WITH THE FOUR

Auston Matthews has now scored four-or-more points 18 times in his NHL career

Auston Matthews’ four-point night against Nashville (1gwg, 3a) was his 18th career game with four or more points. He has two five-point games in his career, which came roughly a month apart during the 2023-24 season (vs. ANA & WSH).

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Previous stats of the day (6)
PREVIOUS STAT OF THE DAY
5
straight home wins
v. NSH since 2021
A WECOME VISITOR

The Maple Leafs are 5-0 against the Predators over the last five meetings in Toronto

The Leafs have outscored the Predators 19-7 over five consecutive home wins dating back to 2021.

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PREVIOUS STAT OF THE DAY
47%
Faceoff Win %
Through 3 Games
MAPLE LEAFS YET TO HIT THEIR STRIDE ON THE DOT

The Maple Leafs are winning just 47% of faceoffs so far this season

A perennial top three team in the faceoff circle, including a 54.2% success rate last season, the Leafs have won just 47% of faceoffs through three games (23rd).

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PREVIOUS STAT OF THE DAY
.321
Points Percentage
vs. Atlantic Division
Maple Leafs' Intradivisional Woes

The Maple Leafs are 7-17-4 vs. the Atlantic dating back to last season

After losses to the Canadiens and Senators to start the season, the Maple Leafs are in urgent need of a turnaround in their divisional play if they hope to return to the playoffs in 2026-27.

Leafs vs. Senators Game Review
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PREVIOUS STAT OF THE DAY
52
Points
In 37 Games
AUSTON OWNS OTTAWA

Auston Matthews has 52 points in 37 games vs. the Senators

Auston Matthews has scored 26 goals and 26 assists in 37 games against Ottawa, with 21 of those goals coming at even strength. 52 points is Matthews’ highest total against a single opponent in the NHL.

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PREVIOUS STAT OF THE DAY
+13
PLUS/MINUS
Last 21 Games
The Leafs' Lynchpin On The Blue Line

Chris Tanev is +13 in his last 21 appearances

Chris Tanev has finished even or on the positive side of plus-minus in 20 of his last 21 games.

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PREVIOUS STAT OF THE DAY
12
Points
Last 14 Games
Cowboy Coming Into His Own

Easton Cowan's Last 14 Games

Easton Cowan has 12 points in his last 14 NHL appearances dating back to last season after a three-points-in-two-games start to 2026-27.

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Anthony Petrielli’s Leafs Notebook

Marchenko, Matthews, Nylander

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