Matthews' Gold Ignites Leafs Surge
Auston Matthews returns from Olympic gold with Toronto riding high toward the playoffs, his medal momentum shifting the club's trajectory. Teammates feel the buzz as the captain's international heroics translate to rink dominance back home. Leafs brass count on this spark to navigate the tight Eastern race where every point counts.
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