"I just thought we played a good team game, all four lines. We played hard, played physical. Our forecheck was really good tonight, goaltending was great. Those are the kind of efforts we need on nights like this against tough opponents like this. You know, when you're missing lots of guys you need everyone to chip in a little bit more."
"It means a lot, all of it means a lot. It's special to wear this jersey, it's an absolute honour. To have Mats come in, to have so many players before us have paved the way and worn this jersey, it's very special and I'm very appreciative."
"Obviously it was so cool to be part of Auston's thing. He's been such a great role model for me and has done so much for me. So just to be in that game and see him break it meant a lot. It just shows hard work pays off."
Auston Matthews scored his seventh goal in five games and totaled 11 points across that stretch. The Maple Leafs delivered a strong team effort with all four lines contributing, playing hard and physical, maintaining an effective forecheck and receiving solid goaltending. The win over the Florida Panthers came despite several missing players, requiring broader contributions from the roster. Matthews was honored before puck drop for becoming Toronto's all-time leading goalscorer, with Mats Sundin flying in from Sweden and receiving a standing ovation at Scotiabank Arena. Rookie Easton Cowan called the moment special and praised Matthews as a role model.
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