Auston Matthews scores in overtime to lift the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Devils

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring the game winning goal in a shootout of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Toronto won 2-1.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring the game winning goal in a shootout of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Toronto won 2-1. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)


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NEWARK, N.J. — Auston Matthews scored with 2:09 left in overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. Matthews outskated Devils defenseman Brett Pesce, grabbing a loose puck near center ice in OT and beating New Jersey's Jacob Markstrom on the glove side for his ninth goal of the season. Pontus Holmberg scored short-handed for Toronto at 10:42 of the third period and tied the game at 1. Ondrej Palat gave the Devils a 1-0 lead at 7:16 of the second, scoring off an assist from Jesper Bratt.

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