Currently, the NHL is showcasing the top teams in outstanding form. While it’s expected that the best teams will have the best records, a glance at the standings over the last ten games reveals that the leading teams are excelling as the season progresses. In a game where two formidable teams faced off, the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged victorious with their fifth straight win, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning, the two-time defending champions, by a resounding 6-2 on the road.
Auston Matthews played a pivotal role in this triumph, scoring a hat trick, bringing his season total to 54 goals, and providing an assist. This performance aligns him with the franchise record for most goals in a season, with ample games remaining in April to surpass this milestone.
Adding to the Leafs’ success, Mitchell Marner contributed a goal and an assist, fostering hopes for a sustained high level of play and establishing them as strong contenders for the Stanley Cup. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins faced a tougher battle for their victory, needing overtime to secure a 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road. Jake DeBrusk’s second goal, just 1:03 into the extra period, proved to be the game-winner after he had previously scored in regulation. With this triumph, Boston now boasts a three-game winning streak and has emerged victorious in eight of their last ten games, positioning them as contenders for second place in the Eastern Conference title race.
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