Foligno has first NHL hat trick to double season goals total, Wild beat Maple Leafs 6-3

TORONTO (AP) — Marcus Foligno had his first NHL hat trick to double his season goals total, Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Monday night.

The 34-year-old Foligno in the second period at even strength and on a power play, then into an empty net in the third.

Ryan Hartman added a goal and an assist, and Kirill Kaprizov and defensemen Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber each had two assists. Hughes has two goals and 18 assists in 18 games with the Wild since being acquired from Vancouver on Dec. 12.

Filip Gustavsson stopped 27 shots. The Wild have won two straight to open a three-game trip after being swept on a three-game homestand. They beat Buffalo 5-4 in overtime Saturday.

Auston Matthews scored his 25th goal of the season and had an assist for Toronto. John Tavares and Nicholas Robertson also scored. Joseph Woll allowed five goals on 29 shots in two period. Dennis Hildeby stopped nine shots in the third.

The Maple Leafs had won seven in a row a home.

Foligno gave Minnesota a 3-1 lead at 6:53 of the second, Tarasenko followed with his second of the game at 8:24 and Foligno made it 5-1 on a power play with 46 seconds left in the period.

Wild: At Montreal on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs: Host Detroit on Wednesday night.

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Minnesota Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko, right, celebrates after his goal with teammate Ryan Hartman (38) during first-period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) makes a save on a tip by Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno (17) as Maple Leafs defenseman Troy Stecher, second from left, tries to defend during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (38) scores past Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins, with that infectious smile that left a lasting mark on Warriors teammates, coaches and fans, stood near the Golden State bench long before tipoff waiting for a moment to catch up with old pal Stephen Curry.

Curry took a quick break from his routine and they chatted and hugged before each got back to work. Wiggins returned to Chase Center with the Miami Heat on Monday night just shy of a year since the Warriors traded him to acquire Jimmy Butler.

“He's the best,” Curry said before heading out for his pregame warmup.

Wiggins received a warm ovation during pregame introductions, waving, clapping and putting his hand to his heart. A video tribute played on the big screen.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr knew it would stir up emotions to see Wiggins again, given how much he meant to the franchise in 5 1/2 seasons that included his contributions to the team's 2022 title.

“Wiggs is just such a great human being and beloved in our locker room. Had so much success here and helped us turn things around from that two-year stretch when we didn’t make the playoffs,” Kerr said. “He was just a joy to coach every single day. When you get a guy like that on your team and you go through a lot together, both on and off the court, then you make a trade, it’s just like that. It’s just crazy, this league, how this business operates. You have to just deal with it but it is sad when your relationships like that are all of a sudden — I mean you still have a relationship but you don’t see each other.”

Also Monday, Butler returned to play against his former team after sitting out Saturday's 136-116 win over Charlotte for personal reasons.

Wiggins is averaging 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists in his first full season with Miami.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra could appreciate how meaningful Wiggins' return was for both sides.

“We know it’s important to him, he had some great moments here, particularly during that championship run,” Spoelstra said. “And he’ll be received great, as he should, here in this building. We’re just grateful that we have him. He’s been doing so much for us on both ends of the court. I think as a complete game and all the responsibilities, you can make a case that this is the best that he’s played in his career, because of all those responsibilities he has for us.”

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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems, left, talks with Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins before an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, foreground middle, hugs Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins before an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)