WINNIPEG — The Maple Leafs got the start they wanted. The Winnipeg Jets, back home after a seven-game road trip, didn't.
Auston Matthews scored his league-leading 24th goal and goaltender Jack Campbell improved his season record to 7-0-0 as Toronto downed Winnipeg 3-1 Wednesday to extend its lead atop the North Division over the Jets to three points.
The Leafs held an early 13-2 lead in shots and were up 2-0 before the game was 11 minutes old.
"I don't know what the numbers are but I'd imagine if you go up 2-0 in a game you're going to win most of the time.