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Lorentz and Woll stood by Matthews after his words on Wednesday, also admitting how special Toronto's fanbase is.

Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night. Luca Del Bel Belluz had a goal and an assist,

TORONTO -- Adam Fantilli scored his first NHL hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Fantilli, who grew up in Nobleton, Ontario, about a 40-minute drive north of Toronto, said at the morning skate that he would have 70 family and friends in attendance at the game.

The Jackets weren't given much of a chance in this game, but they played a true "Team Game" to upset Cup favorite Toronto. They've now outscored the Maple Leafs 11-3 in two games this season.

Fantilli's 'hattie' near his hometown led the Blue Jackets to victory over the Maple Leafs and cost his mom her hat: 4 takeaways.

Fantilli recorded his first career hat trick in front of his friends and family at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Adam Fantilli registered his first career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 29 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday.

On a night that when there was a lot not to like about the Maple Leafs — a 5-1 loss to Columbus, for starters, and the loss of Matthew Knies to an upper-body injury — there were still bits ...

Leafs Captain Auston Matthews initially had no idea why he was given a minor penalty when he grabbed Elvis Merzlikins' stick after the two collided with one another.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews isn't exactly happy with what he's hearing — or rather, not hearing — from the fans at Scotiabank Arena these days. The star centre met the media on ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews shared his thoughts about the atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena during the intense fight between teammate Ryan Reaves and Columbus Blues Jackets ...