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Auston Matthews shattered the Toronto Maple Leafs' franchise goal record with his 421st tally, passing Mats Sundin in a historic performance against the Islanders that highlighted his dominance this season. This episode unpacks that milestone alongside the team's revitalized play—improved defensive structure, balanced scoring, and a post-Christmas hot streak—fueled by a major shake-up behind the bench.​The Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard, bringing in Steve Sullivan as his replacement, a move that's already showing results in sharper special teams, better in-game adjustments, and a more connected lineup and a deeper dive on what to do with Morgan Rielly and so much more!