"Gretzky was the coach (of Phoenix), and he couldn’t keep his eye off the jumbotron," Matthews recalled. "Everybody was just ...

At the moment, there are only two active NHL players with three or more 50-plus-goal seasons: Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin ...

Even as his five-on-five struggles continue, Matthews proved he can still summon up something extra when his team needs it.

Matthews logged an assist, four shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.

As Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin inches closer to breaking one of the most iconic records in hockey history, ...

Florida coach Paul Maurice had a different view of the race. Asked about the value of finishing first in the Atlantic, Maurice dismissed it entirely ahead of facing the Leafs.

Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs faces criticism over his decline in performance this season. NHL insider Mike ...

Marner also had 69 assists two years ago, when he finished with 99 points in 80 games. With seven Leafs games remaining, Marner should hit the 100-point milestone for the first time in his NHL career.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews narrowly avoided a severe injury during a recent match against the Anaheim Ducks. Cutter ...

While not the prettiest at moments, due to both injury troubles and simple slumps, the Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold a three-point lead on the Tampa Bay Lightning and four point lead on the ...

As Matthews alluded to, one difference is that where Ovechkin has been able stay healthy through the majority of his NHL ...

"Both are (were) centers," said Maple Leafs historian Kevin Shea, "and both are (were) big, athletic men who played the game with a skill that elevated them to the upper reaches of the NHL during ...