Auston Matthews clinched a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the New Jersey Devils, scoring with just over two minutes remaining.

Matthews showcased his speed, outpacing Brett Pesce for a breakaway goal, marking his ninth of the season. Pontus Holmberg had previously equalized for Toronto with a short-handed goal.

Ondrej Palat opened the scoring for the Devils, while both teams struggled on special teams, with New Jersey failing to convert on four power-play opportunities.