William Nylander's Hat Trick Propels Maple Leafs to Victory over Flames
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Calgary Flames faced off on February 4, 2025, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. The Maple Leafs secured a 6-3 victory, propelled by William Nylander's second career hat trick. Matthew Knies contributed a goal and an assist, while Auston Matthews provided three assists in his 600th NHL game. Goaltender Joseph Woll made 23 saves for Toronto. For the Flames, Matt Coronato, Yegor Sharangovich, and Joel Farabee each scored, with Dustin Wolf stopping 24 shots in net.
The Maple Leafs took control with a four-goal second period. Nylander's second goal and Knies' tally in the third period extended Toronto's lead. Although Farabee responded quickly for Calgary, Nylander's empty-net goal sealed the win. Both teams initially exchanged leads, with Coronato and Sharangovich scoring power-play goals for the Flames. Nylander’s first power-play goal and John Tavares' backhand shot gave Toronto a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
Looking ahead, the next scheduled meeting between these two teams is on March 17, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as both teams continue their NHL campaigns.
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