5 Jets (Jan 1, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Auston Matthews scored his 14th career hat trick and added an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-5 comeback win over the Winnipeg Jets.
- Matthews completed his hat trick with a goal in the final five minutes, snapping a 5-5 tie, and also scored a power-play goal late in the second period.
- Matthews is now one goal shy of tying Mats Sundin’s franchise record of 420 goals and set a new franchise record for home goals with 232.
- The Maple Leafs improved to five wins in their last six games, while the Jets extended their losing streak to eight games despite Mark Scheifele’s two goals and an assist.
- Toronto’s backup goalie Dennis Hil
