Matthews scores two, Andersen second straight shutout, as Leafs top Habs 6-0
MONTREAL — It took Auston Matthews only two periods to get into his groove.
The Maple Leafs star centre, who retuned after missing four games with an upper-body injury, scored twice in the third period as Toronto routed the rival Montreal Canadiens 6-0 behind a second straight shutout from goaltender Frederik Andersen on Saturday night.
Matthews’ first goal, when he was left alone in front to take a pass from Mitch Marner and score, chased starting goalie Charlie Lindgren at 8:59 of the third frame.
His second of the game, a rocket wrist shot to the top corner from the left circle on a rush, gave backup goalie Antti Niemi no chance.