Auston Matthews, Leafs face Flyers in clash of contenders

Auston Matthews aims to continue his latest hot streak Thursday when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Philadelphia Flyers.

Matthews has enjoyed a pleasant start to 2026, scoring six times in three games since the calendar turned to January. He tallied twice Saturday against the host New York Islanders to become the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer, then added another goal in Tuesday's 4-1 home win over the Florida Panthers.

Before the game against Florida, the team honored...