The Toronto Maple Leafs emerged victorious in a thrilling NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils. Nicholas Robertson scored a goal during the first period, leading his team to victory.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies and New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Newark, N.J.
Mark Giordano and Tyler Bertuzzi scored in a 9-second span late in the the second period to give the Maple Leafs a 3-2 lead en route to their sixth win in seven games. Nicholas Robertson also scored and Joseph Woll made 18 saves.Matthews 66th came on a shot from the circle that beat Allen at 7:33 of the final period. He has now scored in six straight games. Bertuzzi added his 21st of the season late, scoring into an empty net.
Matthews’ 66 goals are the most in a season among all active players and he still has four games left to play in the regular season. Alex Ovechkin of Washinton has the previous high among active players entering the season when he scored 65 in the 2007-08 season. After Mercer gave the Devils a 2-1 lead early in the second period on a power play, Allen kept New Jersey ahead until Bertuzzi scored off a great cross-ice pass by Max Domi. Giordano tallied seconds later on a shot from the point.Juraj Slafkovsky nets hat trick, Canadiens hand Flyers eighth straight loss in 9-3 blowout
Eight players have scored 70 goals in a regular season, led by Wayne Gretzky, who did it four times with 92 in 1981-82 being the league record. Others who have done it are Brett Hull , Mario Lemieux , Alexander Mogilny, Phil Esposito, Teemu Selanne, Jari Kurri and Bernie Nicholls.
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