Topic: Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews scored twice and Alexander Kerfoot netted a game-winner in overtime to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a fierce comeback win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of their NHL playoff series.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews is the winner of the 2021-22 Hart Memorial Trophy, given annually to the NHL's MVP, the league announced.

Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning players funneled playoff intensity into a giant melee in the third period of their first-round meeting.

The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Boston Bruins in the first game of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, launching the NHL's 16-team postseason bracket Monday in Raleigh, N.C.

The NHL revealed its rosters for the 2022 All-Star Game in Las Vegas, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and Edmonton Oilers teammates Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl headlining the list of participants.

The reigning champion Tampa Bay Lighting host the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Seattle Kraken face the Vegas Golden Knights in two hockey matchups Tuesday, opening the 2021-22 NHL season.

Edmonton Oilers star forward Connor McDavid on Tuesday won the Hart Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the NHL, becoming just the second unanimous winner of the award in its 97-year history.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon were named the finalists for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player.

The Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights lead a field of 16 teams as the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. First-round playoff series continue through this week. The Stanley Cup Finals are expected to end in July.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman battled through a torn ACL and played in all seven games of the team's first-round series against the Boston Bruins.