Leafs star Mitch Marner is in the midst of one of his best seasons, and the 27-year-old was the catalyst of a 5-3 victory over the Lightning.

Mitch Marner became the fastest Maple Leafs player in franchise history to reach 700 points, accomplishing the feat in 622 games. His teammate and captain, Auston Matthews, is right behind him, and on pace to set a new record before season’s end.

There was an abundance of star talent on the ice Monday, and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best players rose to the occasion in a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The 27-year-old had two helpers in Toronto's 4-3 overtime win over New Jersey, assisting on the team's third goal and William Nylander's winner in the extra frame. He moves past the 700-point mark and is the fastest player in Maple Leafs history to that feat.

The Maple Leafs have drawn a hard line in the sand for Mitch Marner's contract negotiations at $13 million per season.

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Most of the damage came at the hands of 36-year-old Jordan Staal, who recorded a hat-trick for the Hurricanes. Staal’s line outmatched Matthews, Marner, and linemate Matthew Knies, who also finished the game with a discouraging minus-five rating.

Auston Matthews could be the obstacle that keeps the Toronto Maple Leafs from re-signing Mitch Marner. Specifically, Matthews’ contract could be the roadblock k

Mitch Marner, currently under a six-year, $65.4 million contract, assisted in two crucial goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

WHEN: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. TV: Sportsnet RADIO: FAN 590 ODDS Toronto +110, Columbus –130 THE BUZZ There’s a polar vortex everywhere in Eastern Canada, except with the heated Leafs offence. It has burned goalies 16 times in a three-game winning streak,

In the hockey-crazed city of Toronto, where anything that the Toronto Maple Leafs do becomes a much-discussed focus of social media, many stories have the tendency to get covered and discussed to death.

Nine games were showcased this Monday night of hockey. Several direct rivals of the Canadiens were in action. Here are the results and highlights: 1. Auston Matthews tries the Michigan In Toronto, the Lightning,