Maple Leafs Lose to Flyers, Matthews' Drought Continues

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a shootout on Monday 9, extending their losing streak to four games. Despite our shooting Philly 31-25, Toronto couldn't convert enough chances. William Nylander scored in the shootout, but Austin Matthews and Max Domey were stopped, while the Flyers Matt Vey Michkov and Trevor Zegra sealed the win. Earlier in the game, Dakota Joshua gave Toronto a one-nothing lead with his first goal back from injury. Christian Devorek tied it on the power play for Philly, then Noah Kates put the Flyers ahead late in the third. Nylander evened it up with two-thirty left on another power play, forcing overtime after coach Craig Barubi shuffled lines, paring Matthews with. Nylander. The loss has everyone on edge, especially with Matthews in an 8-game goal drought, his

1:00longest of the season. It started before the Olympic break, and even top-line tweaks haven't sparked him yet. The team feels it. Tide standings mean they need their captain producing now, as close games keep slipping away. Young Ford, Eastern Cowan, saw just 8-23 minutes. His lowest yet, raising questions about his NHL fit. He's on the second power play unit, but limited action there, cut his time. Coach Barubi praised his effort, yet more minutes might come in the American Hockey League for better development. Meanwhile, Prospect Miroslav Holinka is lighting it up in the Western Hockey League, with two goals and an assist in a recent overtime win. He has 35 goals, and 76 points in 53 games this season. As the schedule toughens, Toronto hopes to turn efforts into wins and get back on track soon. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com.