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Toronto is 46-25-4 overall and 24-13-1 in home games.
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Toronto beat the visiting Florida Panthers 3-2 on Wednesday, allowing the Maple Leafs to stretch their lead atop the Atlantic Division.
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Matthews reached the 40-assist mark for the third time in his career when he set up Mitch Marner's go-ahead goal in the third period.

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