"Wild's Defensive Struggles Exposed as Matthews Shines with Hat Tricks in Maple Leafs Victory"
The Minnesota Wild suffered a 7-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Auston Matthews recording back-to-back hat tricks and William Nylander scoring twice. The Wild's defensive struggles were evident, particularly with the absence of captain Jared Spurgeon. Matt Boldy and Pat Maroon were injured in the game, adding to the team's concerns. Marco Rossi finally scored his first NHL goal after a previous disallowed goal, while the Wild's top line struggled to convert on scoring opportunities. The game turned in Toronto's favor with a late goal by Nylander.