Maple Leafs ride four-goal second period to win over Blue Jackets
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2, fueled by a dominant four-goal second period. Auston Matthews reached a milestone in his 700th NHL game, while Columbus struggled defensively.
Why it matters
This game reflects the ongoing performance trends of two NHL teams early in the regular season.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday for their second road victory of the season.
Easton Cowan and Jack Roslovic each had a goal and two assists, William Nylander had a goal and an assist, and Morgan Rielly added three assists. Kirill Marchenko and Marshall Rifai also scored, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 33 shots for the Maple Leafs.
Jake Christiansen and Charlie Coyle scored for the Blue Jackets. They have been outscored 15-3 in the second period through eight games and lost for the fourth time in five games.
Jet Greaves stopped 14 shots before being pulled in the second period after allowing his fifth goal. Cam Talbot stopped two of the three shots he faced in relief.
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