Auston Matthews Scores in OT as Maple Leafs Edge Ducks 2–1

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) vies for the puck against Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (5) and center Trevor Zegras (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., on Jan. 3, 2024. Kyusung Gong/AP Photo

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Auston Matthews scored 2:12 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 2–1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, Jan. 3, squeaking by after taking 57 shots on goal.

Martin Jones made 27 saves in his second standout performance in two nights after earning the shutout over Los Angeles on Tuesday.