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Matthews scores a hat trick to lead Maple Leafs to 6-5 comeback win over Jets

January 2, 2026

Story byToronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) and goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) celebrate after defeating the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, Jan.

Matthews scores a hat trick to lead Maple Leafs to 6-5 comeback win over Jets

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(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby, right, stops Winnipeg Jets' Adam Lowry during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Jan.
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(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) makes a save against the Winnipeg Jets during during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Thursday, Jan.
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