The Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews likely can't catch up to the NHL's top goal-scorers this year, but his improvements elsewhere on the ice are more important, says Adam Proteau.

Auston Matthews scored for the first time since returning from an injury and the Toronto Maple Leafs went on to defeat the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night. John Tavares, Fraser Minten and Matthew Knies also scored for the Maple Leafs,

Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs) with a Goal vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 12/02/2024. Home; NFL; NCAAF; NBA; Daily Draw; NHL; Fantasy Football; NCAAB; NCAAW; MLB; Soccer; Tennis;