NHL Short Notes
* For the first time in 28 years, the Maple Leafs have a 50-goal scorer as Auston Matthews reached the mark Thursday and reclaimed sole possession of top spot in the 2021-22 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy race. Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl can follow suit Friday as he enters the night with 49 goals.
* Brad Marchand hit the 30-goal mark for the fifth time in his career, during the highest-scoring regular-season period by the Bruins in more than 38 years.
* The Avalanche (48-14-6, 102 points), Panthers (46-15-6, 98 points) and Hurricanes (45-15-8, 98 points) each won Thursday to pad their division leads and move closer to securing their ticket to the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs....
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