Matthews Scores Two In Leafs Opener
(Top) Auston Matthews scores two goals on opening night.
After John Tavares was named team captain, it was time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to kick off the 2019/20 season at Scotiabank Arena.
Last night, the Leafs defeated their provincial rivals, the Ottawa Senators, 5-3.
Ottawa struck first, though, with a goal by Brady Tkachuk 25 seconds into the game.
Frederik Gauthier tied the game 2:20 into the second period.
Trevor Moore put the Leafs ahead 2-1 at 4:42.
Scott Sabourin tied the game at 5:51.
Then, Auston Matthews scored back-to-back goals at 8:02 and 14:50 to put the Leafs ahead 4-2.
Ilya Mikheyev added another goal for Toronto at 9:43 of the third period.
Bobby Ryan scored Ottawa's third goal at 17:45.
Toronto's Tyson Barrie had two assists.
Senator's goalie, Craig Anderson stopped 42 shots last night.
Toronto heads off to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets tomorrow night.
