TORONTO -- Auston Matthews scored his 14th NHL hat trick, and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday.

Auston Matthews finished off his 14th career hat trick to snap a 5-5 tie with 4:22 remaining as the Maple Leafs beat the Jets.

Maple Leafs seek defensive depth as former first-round pick, Luke Schenn, could return amid potential Winnipeg issues and Tanev's injury.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (18-15-6, 42 points) have won three of their last four games, going 3-0-1, as they host the slumping Winnipeg Jets (15-19-4, 34 points), losers of seven straight and 10 of 11,

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Auston Matthews scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal late in the third period, as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 6-5 comeback victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will return to the lineup Thursday after missing one game with a lower-body injury. He will center the top line with Matthew Knies and Max Domi. Matthews will also skate on the first power-play unit.