Watch: Matthews finishes give-and-go with Nylander to end point drought
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The slump is over.
Auston Matthews snapped his seven-game pointless skid Saturday night, converting on a pretty give-and-go with William Nylander to open the scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks.
It was Matthews' 32nd goal of the season, pulling him within one of Patrik Laine for the rookie scoring lead.
Auston Matthews becomes only fourth player to score 32 goals in his first 70 NHL games since 2005 lockout. Others: Ovechkin, Crosby, Laine.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) March 18, 2017
The 19-year-old Leafs phenom also moved ahead of teammate Mitch Marner and into sole possession of second place on the NHL's rookie points list with 56.