Matthews and Tavares Keep Leafs Moving in Tight Loss

Auston Matthews and John Tavares did more than collect points — they drove play by moving the puck out of trouble and setting up second chances even as Toronto lost a close one.

Matthews averaged 21.9 minutes a night and produced 5 goals and 7 assists through seven games; his chances were worth about 4.05 expected goals personally, and Toronto's chances with him on the ice were substantially better than their opponents'. His on-ice high-danger chance share—how often Toronto was getting the best looks when he was playing—was 62.3%, underscoring his role in creating the Leafs’ top opportunities.