Auston Matthews Gets Another Hat Trick as Leafs Crush Ducks

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Martin Jones, TJ Brodie (L), and Anaheim Ducks' Alex Killorn watch the puck go wide of the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Feb. 17, 2024. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Auston Matthews had his second consecutive hat trick—and first five-point game of his career—as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Anaheim Ducks 9–2 on Saturday night, Feb. 17.

Matthews, who also had two assists, has six hat tricks this season and 13 in his career. He leads the league with 48 goals.