Auston Matthews Breaks Record in Maple Leafs’ Victory Over Coyotes

Auston Matthews scored twice, achieving a milestone as the fastest United States-born player to reach 50 goals in a season, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Matthews, who grew up near the arena in Scottsdale, surpassed the record previously held by Kevin Stevens and himself for a U.S.-born player reaching 50 goals in a season in 62 games.

The Maple Leafs dominated the Coyotes with Bobby McMann, TJ Brodie, and Mitch Marner contributing offensively. The Coyotes, coached by Andre Tourigny, struggled to match Toronto’s power play early in the game.

Notable players in the game included Ilya Samsonov, Matias Maccelli, Hayton, Logan Cooley, Max Domi, and Nick Robertson. Key moments included Timothy Liljegren’s strong defensive play and Karel Vejmelka’s efforts in the net for Arizona.

The victory marked the Maple Leafs’ fifth consecutive win, showcasing the team’s cohesive efforts and strong performances from key players like Matthews, Marner, and the supporting cast.