Matthews has three points for Maple Leafs in win over Red Wings
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Auston Matthews had a goal and two assists for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-0 preseason win against the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.
John Tavares had a goal and an assist, and Tyson Barrie had two assists for Toronto. The Maple Leafs scored four goals in the second period, none at even strength: Trevor Moore scored shorthanded, and William Nylander, Matthews and Tavares scored on the power play.
Frederik Andersen made 16 saves for Toronto, which finished the preseason 5-3-0.
Jimmy Howard made 24 saves on 29 shots, and Filip Larsson made three saves in relief for Detroit, which finished the preseason 3-3-3.
The Maple Leafs open the regular season against the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 2.
The Red Wings open the regular season at the Nashville Predators on Oct. 5.
Wrapping up the preseason in style. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/WxmFwsOmWZ
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Saturday night smiles 😀#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/ytG3nOzNmA
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Embracing Canadian culture and taking in a @MapleLeafs game tonight! 🏒🍁#GoLeafsGo #TMLtalk pic.twitter.com/RUP01J3p75
— Toronto Wolfpack (@TOwolfpack) September 28, 2019