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'{{About|the American ice hockey player|the Welsh cricket player|Austin Matthews|the American rapper|A$ton Matthews}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2019}} {{Infobox ice hockey player | name = Auston Matthews | image = Auston Matthews 2017-12-09.jpg | caption = Matthews with the Maple Leafs in 2017 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|9|17}} | birth_place = [[San Ramon, California|San Ramon]], [[California]], United States | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 3 | weight_lb = 223 | position = [[Centre (ice hockey)|Center]] | shoots = Left | league = [[National Hockey League|NHL]] | team = [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] | former_teams = [[ZSC Lions]] | ntl_team = USA | draft = 1st overall | draft_year = 2016 | draft_team = [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] | career_start = 2015 }} '''Auston Faggot Matthews''' (born September 17, 1997) is an American professional [[ice hockey]] player for the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Previously, Matthews played for the [[USA Hockey National Team Development Program|U.S. National U18 Team]] in the junior [[United States Hockey League]] (USHL) and the [[ZSC Lions]] of the Swiss [[National League (ice hockey)|National League]]. Widely considered the top prospect of the [[2016 NHL Entry Draft]], Matthews was drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews became the first player in modern NHL history to score four goals in his NHL debut. He scored 40 goals in his first season, the second rookie since the [[2004–05 NHL lockout|2004–05 lockout]] to reach the milestone and the fourth teenager in league history to do so, winning the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] as the top NHL rookie. Born in [[San Ramon, California]], Matthews and his family moved to [[Scottsdale, Arizona]] when he was an infant.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Proteau |first1=Adam |title= Auston Matthews selected first overall by Maple Leafs |url= https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/news/auston-matthews-selected-first-overall-by-maple-leafs/c-887066 |publisher=National Hockey League |accessdate= October 13, 2016 |date= June 25, 2016}}</ref> He learned to play hockey in Arizona, developing an interest after watching the local [[Phoenix Coyotes]] play. Internationally, Matthews has represented the United States in numerous tournaments including a [[2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge (January)|U17 WHC]] [[gold medal]], two [[IIHF World U18 Championship|U18 WJC]] gold medals, and two [[IIHF World U20 Championship]] appearances. ==Early life== Matthews was born in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]] to Brian, from [[California]], and Ema, originally from [[Hermosillo]], [[Mexico]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/person-of-interest-the-411-on-auston-matthews/|title=Auston Matthews, hockey's newest star, has Latino heritage|publisher = [[ESPN]]|date=October 13, 2016|accessdate=February 28, 2017}}</ref> Matthews moved to Arizona at an early age where he began attending [[Phoenix Coyotes]] games when he was two years old. His favorite players to watch were [[Shane Doan]] and [[Daniel Brière]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/person-of-interest-the-411-on-auston-matthews/|title=Person of Interest: The 411 on Auston Matthews|publisher =Sportsnet|date=May 7, 2015|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> Initially, Matthews didn't have much interest in the sport, but was captivated by the [[ice resurfacer|Zamboni]] machine that cleaned the ice during intermissions.<ref name="THN_Draft_Bio">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kennedy, Ryan|title=Lights, Camera, Action |journal=[[The Hockey News]] |publisher=[[TVA Group]] |volume=69 |issue=15 |pages=13–17 }}</ref> Matthews first expressed a desire to play hockey shortly after his fifth birthday, and began playing with the Arizona Bobcats minor hockey program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/auston-matthews-leads-a-new-wave-of-nhl-stars-to-be/|title=Auston Matthews leads a new wave of NHL stars|publisher=Sportsnet|date=March 27, 2015|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> At age eight, Matthews was present in the stands taking in a Phoenix Coyotes Game against the Washington Capitals where he would witness firsthand Alex Ovechkin's historic tally that would come to be referred to as "The Goal".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2016/11/27/auston-matthews-saw-the-goal-by-alex-ovechkin-live-its-probably-one-of-the-best-goals-ever/|title=Auston Matthews saw ‘The Goal’ by Alex Ovechkin live: ‘It’s probably one of the best goals ever’|date=November 27, 2016|work=Russian Machine Never Breaks|access-date=October 12, 2018}}</ref> When Matthews was younger he played both hockey and baseball. According to his father, baseball was his best sport; his incredible hand-eye coordination made him an excellent hitter. However, he hated the slow pace of the game, preferring the fast pace and constant action of hockey. When he first started playing hockey his parents knew almost nothing of the sport.<ref name="14 Years Ago">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/matthews-14-years-ago-parents-didnt-know-hockey/|title=Matthews: 14 Years Ago My Parents Didn't Know Hockey|work=[[Sportsnet]] |publisher=[[Rogers Communications]]|date=June 24, 2016|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref> His main coach during his youth was [[Boris Dorozhenko]], who had previously founded the national ice hockey program of Mexico. During Dorozhenko's first few years in America, he lived with Matthews and his parents.<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|last1=Pinchevsky|first1=Tal|title=Secret behind Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' skating prowess is a Ukrainian via Mexico|url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/18494354/nhl-secret-weapon-toronto-maple-leafs-star-auston-matthews-skating-prowess-ukrainian-instructor-moved-mexico|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=April 2, 2018|date=January 18, 2017}}</ref><ref name=AZCentral>{{cite web|last1=McLellan|first1=Sarah|title=Valley skating coach developing elite talent with unique style|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2016/07/22/valley-skating-coach-developing-elite-talent-unique-style/87446842/|website=The Arizona Republic|accessdate=April 2, 2018|date=July 22, 2016}}</ref> Matthews played in the 2010 [[Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament]] with the Kharkov [[minor ice hockey]] team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|title=Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA|year=2018|website=Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament|access-date=January 2, 2019}}</ref> ==Playing career== ===Junior=== Matthews was drafted 57th overall by the [[Everett Silvertips]] in the 2012 [[Western Hockey League|WHL]] Bantam Draft but opted to play for the [[USA Hockey National Team Development Program|United States National Team Development Program]], who play in the junior [[United States Hockey League]] (USHL). That season he played for the U.S. National U17 Team (USDP) where he gained national attention from [[National Hockey League|NHL]] scouts, even being featured on the NHL website with emphasis put on his unique southwestern background.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/arizona-kid-making-noise-at-u-s-junior-camp/c-727866|title=Arizona kid making noise at U.S. junior camp|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|date=August 5, 2014|accessdate=September 18, 2016}}</ref> In his second season with the U.S. National U18 Team (USDP), Matthews finished first in league scoring with 116 points (55 goals, 61 assists), breaking the National Team Development Program record of 102, set by [[Chicago Blackhawks]] star [[Patrick Kane]] in [[2005–06 USHL season|2005–06]] and besting [[Buffalo Sabres]]' [[Jack Eichel]] by 29 points. On May 21, 2015, Matthews won the USA Hockey [[Bob Johnson (ice hockey, born 1931)|Bob Johnson]] Award for excellence in international competition.<ref name="BobJohnson">{{cite web|url=http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/517066?referrer_id=1302898|title=2015 USAH Annual Award Winners Announced|publisher=USA Hockey|date=May 28, 2015|accessdate=June 11, 2015}}</ref> Matthews trained with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program team during the [[2013–14 USHL season|2013–14]] and [[2014–15 USHL season|2014–15]] seasons. Matthews was named the [[2015 World U18 Championships|2015]] [[Most Valuable Player]] at the [[IIHF World U18 Championship|World U18 Championships]] in addition to being named to the [[International Ice Hockey Federation|IIHF]] All-Star Team, and named the IIHF Best Forward after finishing as the tournament's top scorer. ===Switzerland=== [[File:Auston Matthews IMG 7890.jpg|thumb|Matthews chose to play professionally for his last year before he was eligible for the [[2016 NHL Entry Draft]], signing a one-year contract with the [[ZSC Lions]] of the Swiss [[National League A]].]] Rather than continue in US amateur hockey, or play in [[Canadian Hockey League|Canadian junior leagues]], Matthews chose to play professionally for his last season before he was eligible for the [[2016 NHL Entry Draft]], having missed the [[2015 NHL Entry Draft]] cutoff date of birth by two days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/could-auston-matthews-inspire-a-new-nhl-draft-eligibility-rule/|title=Could Auston Matthews inspire a new NHL draft eligibility rule?|publisher=Sportsnet|date=October 22, 2015|accessdate=May 3, 2016}}</ref> On August 7, 2015, Matthews signed a one-year contract to play in the Swiss [[National League A]] for the [[ZSC Lions]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/auston-matthews-to-play-in-switzerland-not-whl/|title=Auston Matthews to play in Switzerland not WHL|publisher=Sportsnet|date=August 7, 2015|accessdate=August 7, 2015}}</ref> Matthews was approached by Lions head coach [[Marc Crawford]], who was awed by his skating and puck possession while scouting the U18 Championships.<ref name="THN_Draft_Bio"/> Crawford quickly called Matthews' agent, [[Pat Brisson]], to discuss the proposal of signing the player to his team. Matthews and his family quickly agreed once the tournament had ended, and they spent the next few months applying for various paperwork.<ref name="THN_Draft_Bio"/> After missing the first four games of the [[2015–16 NLA season|2015–16 regular season]], he made his NLA debut on September 18, 2015, and scored his first goal that same day against [[Benjamin Conz]] of [[HC Fribourg-Gottéron]] on [[home ice]] at the [[Hallenstadion]]. He would spend most of the season on a line with [[Robert Nilsson]], finding chemistry with the veteran forward.<ref name="THN_Draft_Bio"/> On February 3, 2016, he tallied two assists in a 4–1 win over the [[Lausanne HC]] in the 2015–16 [[Swiss Cup (ice hockey)|Swiss Cup]] final. Matthews finished the 2015–16 regular season as the second top scorer on the Lions and tenth in the NLA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-matthews-remains-top-international-skater-for-2016-nhl-draft/c-280263054|title=Matthews remains top international skater|publisher=National Hockey League|date=April 12, 2016|accessdate=April 12, 2016}}</ref> His 1.28 points-per-game average was second in the league, behind only [[Pierre-Marc Bouchard]].<ref name="THN_Draft_Bio"/> Moreover, he also won the NLA Rising Star Award, and was second to Bouchard in voting for Most Valuable Player.<ref name="NHL">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-draft-lottery-won-by-maple-leafs/c-280526766?tid=277764372|title=Maple Leafs win NHL Draft Lottery|publisher=National Hockey League|date=May 1, 2016|accessdate=May 1, 2016}}</ref> Matthews' stint in the NLA ended earlier than expected when the top-seeded Lions were swept in the first round of the 2016 playoffs by the [[SC Bern]], the eventual league champions. ===Toronto Maple Leafs=== In late June, Matthews was selected first overall in the [[2016 NHL Entry Draft|2016 draft]] by the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]], becoming the first American to be picked with the top selection since [[Patrick Kane]] in [[2007 NHL Entry Draft|2007]]. He had been widely expected to go first overall for over a year leading up to the event, consistently topping prospect charts and major scouting reporters. Media speculation suggested that Matthews and the team had engaged in a minor contract dispute over the issue of performance bonuses; Matthews was asking the team for a contract similar to that of [[Connor McDavid]] or Jack Eichel, which were both valued at $3.775&nbsp; million annually, inclusive of bonuses.<ref name ="LouNoBonus">{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/07/20/leafs-lamoriello-balks-at-bonus-demands-of-auston-matthews.html|title=Leafs' Lamoriello balks at bonus demands of Auston Matthews |last1=McGran |first1=Kevin |work=[[Toronto Star]] |date= July 20, 2016 | accessdate = July 21, 2016}}</ref> Although Maple Leafs general manager [[Lou Lamoriello]] has been very open over his disapproval of including bonuses in player contracts in the past, he was clear in saying performance bonuses were never an issue while discussing Auston's contract. It is widely expected that first overall selections, as well as any other highly touted early draft picks, receive the maximum entry-level compensation under the [[NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement]]. Lamoriello had previously been involved in a contract dispute while with the [[New Jersey Devils]] with fourth overall pick [[Adam Larsson]] over the issue of bonuses; there were no bonus clauses included in his entry-level contract. On July 21, the two parties finalized a deal, with Matthews signing a three-year, entry-level contract which included the maximum allocation of performance bonuses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=889946|title=Maple Leafs sign Auston Matthews to entry-level contract |publisher= [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] |date= July 21, 2016 | accessdate = July 21, 2016}}</ref> Lamoriello said the contract was negotiated within ten minutes of sitting down with Matthews' agent Pat Brisson, and that the deal was done "the Toronto way".<ref name ="TorontoWay">{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/news/1062930-lamoriello-matthews-contract-done-in-10-minutes|title=Lamoriello: Matthews contract 'done in 10 minutes' |last1=Cuthbert |first1=Justin |work=[[theScore Inc.|theScore]] |publisher= [[theScore Inc.]] |date= July 21, 2016 | accessdate = October 7, 2016}}</ref><ref name ="FirstDealValue"/> Brisson would later confirm the two parties did not have any issues negotiating the contract. The contract was identical in value to those McDavid and Eichel had secured a year earlier.<ref name ="FirstDealValue">{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/07/21/auston-matthews-signs-with-maple-leafs.html|title=Leafs, Auston Matthews agree to entry-level contract |last1=McGran |first1=Kevin |work=[[Toronto Star]] |date= July 21, 2016 | accessdate = July 21, 2016}}</ref> Two weeks later, Matthews was given the NLA Youngster of the Year award, which is reserved for the league's top rookie.<ref name ="NLARookie">{{cite web|url=http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/twigs/2016/8/5/12389732/auston-matthews-named-swiss-nla-rookie-of-the-year|title=Auston Matthews named Swiss NLA Rookie of the Year |last1=Yanover |first1=Ari |work=Pension Plan Puppets |date= August 5, 2016 | accessdate = August 10, 2016}}</ref> It was his fifth award from his stint in Switzerland. ====2016–17==== Matthews made his NHL debut in the Maple Leafs' first game of the season on October 12, 2016, against the [[Ottawa Senators]]. He scored four goals in the game, all against [[Craig Anderson (ice hockey)|Craig Anderson]]. This was the first time in modern NHL history a player scored four goals in his debut; previously, [[Joe Malone (ice hockey)|Joe Malone]] and [[Harry Hyland]] scored five goals each in their NHL debuts on December 19, 1917 (the first game in the history of the NHL). Four others had scored three goals since then.<ref name="Four Goals">{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/matthews-scores-4-in-debut-maple-leafs-fall-to-senators-in-overtime-behind-turris-goal/c-282602202|title=Auston Matthews scores four goals, Maple Leafs lose|last=Stevenson|first=Chris|date=October 13, 2016|publisher=National Hockey League|accessdate=April 15, 2017}}</ref> Matthews' jersey would go on sale following his debut, where it quickly became the highest selling sweater in the NHL.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/news/1118976|title=Matthews boasts NHL's highest-selling jersey |last1=McLaren |first1=Ian |work=[[theScore Inc.|theScore]] |publisher= [[theScore Inc.]] |date= October 17, 2016 | accessdate = October 21, 2016}}</ref> Two months later in the [[NHL Centennial Classic]], Matthews scored the game-winning goal in overtime, securing a 5–4 victory for the Maple Leafs.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tor/2017/01/01/2016020559#game=2016020559,game_state=final|title=Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs win Centennial Classic |publisher=National Hockey League |date=January 2, 2017|accessdate=January 8, 2017 |last=Campbell| first=Tim}}</ref> He was named NHL's Rookie of the Month for December after leading all rookies with 8 goals and 12 points in 12 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-named-nhl-top-rookie-for-december-2016/c-285279352|title=Auston Matthews named NHL Rookie of the Month|publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |date=January 3, 2017|accessdate=January 3, 2017}}</ref> On January 10, 2017, Matthews was the only Leafs player selected to participate in the [[2017 NHL All-Star Game]].<ref name="All-Star">{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2017-all-star-game-rosters/c-285394072?tid=277549086|title=2017 NHL All-Star Game rosters revealed|publisher=National Hockey League|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref> On March 28, 2017, Matthews scored his 35th goal of the season, surpassing [[Wendel Clark]]'s previous record for most goals in a season (34) by a Leafs' rookie <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/auston-matthews-35-goal-leafs-rookie-record-1.4045042 |title=Matthews sets record but McIlhenney steals the show |work=''CBC.com'' |date=March 28, 2017|accessdate=March 28, 2017}}</ref> April 3 saw Matthews score his 39th goal and 67th point, breaking the franchise record for most points in a season, as well as the record for most goals by an American-born rookie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-sets-two-records-one-goal/ |title=Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews sets two records with one goal|work=Sportsnet |date=April 3, 2017|accessdate=April 9, 2017}}</ref> A few days later, he scored his 40th goal of the season, becoming the second rookie since the [[2004–05 NHL lockout|2004–05 lockout]] to reach the milestone and the fourth teenager in NHL history to do so.<ref name="cbssports.com">{{cite web|title=Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Continues to make history|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-continues-to-make-history/|website=CBS Sports|accessdate=April 9, 2017|date=April 8, 2017}}</ref> He finished the year with 40 goals, second-most in the NHL.<ref name="Calder Nod">{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2017/04/21/maple-leafs-matthews-surely-earned-calder-trophy-nod |title=No doubt Maple Leafs' Matthews earned Calder Trophy nomination|work=[[Toronto Sun]] |date=April 21, 2017|accessdate=May 11, 2017}}</ref> Matthews' play assisted the Maple Leafs in making the playoffs for the first time in a full season since [[2003–04 NHL season|2004]], where the team took on the top seeded [[Washington Capitals]] in the first round. After going pointless in the first two games of the series, Matthews scored in each of the last four games as the team was eliminated in six contests by the Capitals. His four consecutive games with a goal marked the first time since 1986 where a teenager scored in four straight playoff games, when Wendel Clark did it, also with Toronto.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globalnews.ca/news/3398886/maple-leafs-lose-game-6-to-capitals/|title=Leafs eliminated from Stanley Cup playoffs by Marcus Johansson OT goal|work=[[Global News]] |date=April 23, 2017|accessdate=May 11, 2017}}</ref> He was also the only NHL rookie since [[Teemu Selänne]] in [[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93]] to record at least one shot on goal in all 82 regular season games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/putting-maple-leafs-2017-rookie-performances-perspective/|title= Putting Maple Leafs 2017 rookie performances into perspective|publisher=[[Sportsnet]] |date=April 23, 2017|accessdate=April 28, 2017}}</ref> In recognition for his historic accomplishments throughout the year, Matthews was awarded the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] as the NHL's top rookie, with 164 of 167 first-place votes.<ref name="Auston Matthews wins Calder Trophy">{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/06/21/auston-matthews-wins-calder-trophy-as-nhls-rookie-of-the-year.html|title=Leafs centre Auston Matthews wins Calder Trophy as NHL's rookie of the year|work=[[Toronto Star]] |date=June 21, 2017|accessdate=June 22, 2017}}</ref> He was the first Leafs rookie to receive the trophy in 50 years, when [[Brit Selby]] won it in 1966. ====2017–18==== Matthews set the unofficial NHL record for most consecutive games with a shot on goal to start a career. His 103-game streak ended in a 4–1 victory over the [[Calgary Flames]] on November 28, 2017.<ref name="Hornby">{{citenews|last=Hornby|first=Lance|date=November 29, 2017|title=Matthews shot streak ends, but defence scores in Leafs' win over Flames|url=http://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/leafs-extinguish-flames|work=[[Toronto Sun]]|location=Calgary|access-date=December 1, 2017}}</ref> On December 9, after colliding with a teammate during a game against the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]], Matthews missed six games to recover from a concussion.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fox|first1=Luke|title=Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews on return from concussion: 'I feel good'|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-return-concussion-feel-good/|website=sportsnet.ca|accessdate=April 2, 2018|date=December 23, 2017}}</ref> On January 10, 2018, Matthews was selected as the sole Leaf player to participate in the [[2018 National Hockey League All-Star Game|2018 NHL All-Star Game]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=McGran|first1=Kevin|title=Matthews Leafs' lone all-star selection|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2018/01/10/matthews-leafs-lone-all-star-selection.html|accessdate=February 15, 2018|work=Toronto Star|date=January 10, 2018}}</ref> On February 24, it was revealed Matthews had suffered a shoulder injury and would be out for at least ten days.<ref name = "expected to miss">{{cite web|title=Matthews expected to miss at least 10 days for Maple Leafs|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-expected-to-miss-at-least-10-days-with-injury/c-296309008|publisher=National Hockey League|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=February 24, 2018}}</ref> However, he did not return to the Leafs lineup until March 22, 2018, where he scored a goal in the second period to help the Leafs win 5–2 over the [[Nashville Predators]].<ref name = "Matthews returns">{{cite news|last1=Zwolinski|first1=Mark|title=Maple Leafs take down Predators in Matthews' return|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2018/03/22/maple-leafs-take-down-predators-in-matthews-return.html|accessdate=March 22, 2018|work=Toronto Star|date=March 22, 2018}}</ref> Despite missing 20 games, Matthews still recorded his second straight 30+ goal season, as he finished the year with 34 goals and average over one point per game. The Leafs qualified for the [[2018 Stanley Cup playoffs|Stanley Cup playoffs]] for the second consecutive season, but were eliminated in the first round by the [[Boston Bruins]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clipperton |first1=Joshua |title=Bruins end Leafs' season with wild Game 7 win |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-boston-bruins-game-7-1.4635617 |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref> He was not particularly productive in his second playoff run, finishing with one goal and one assist in seven games, but still led the team in shots. ====2018–19==== The Maple Leafs opened their season on October 3 against the [[Montreal Canadiens]]. In that game, Matthews scored the team's first goal along with the overtime-winning goal in a 3–2 win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Auston Matthews scores in Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 3-2 |url=https://www.thescore.com/nhl/events/20185/RECAP |website=theScore |accessdate=October 3, 2018}}</ref> After recording five goals and three assists through the first three games of the season, Matthews was named the NHL's first star of the week on October 9.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leafs’ Auston Matthews named NHL’s first star of the week |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/leafs-auston-matthews-named-nhls-first-star-week/ |website=Sportsnet |accessdate=October 3, 2018}}</ref> His points streak continued, picking up four goals over the next two games for a total of 12 points in 5 contests. In so doing, he became the youngest player in NHL history to record five multi-point games to open the season, breaking a record set by [[Wayne Gretzky]] in 1983.<ref name="Grezt_Record">{{cite web|title=Auston Matthews broke an obscure record by Wayne Gretzky|url=https://25stanley.com/rm-auston-matthews-battu-un-record-obscur-de-wayne-gretzky/|work = 25Stanley| date = October 11, 2018 | accessdate = October 12, 2018| language = French}}</ref> He continued his goal streak the next game against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the [[Washington Capitals]]. By scoring his tenth goal of the season, Matthews became only the fifth player in the modern era to record ten goals in his team's first six games of the season.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=PR_NHL|number=1051284988669386753|date=October 13, 2018|title=Auston Matthews is the 15th player in NHL history to score at least 10 goals in his team’s first six games of the season - and just the 5th to do so in the modern era (since 1943-44). #NHLStats}}</ref> On October 27, after being hit by [[Winnipeg Jets]] defenseman [[Jacob Trouba]] in a 3–2 Maple Leafs win, Matthews sustained a left shoulder injury and was set to be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Kristen|last1=Shilton|title=Frustrated Matthews facing another spell on the sidelines |url=https://www.tsn.ca/frustrated-matthews-facing-another-spell-on-the-sidelines-1.1200297 |publisher=The Sports Network |accessdate=October 29, 2018 |date=October 29, 2018}}</ref> After missing 14 games, Matthews returned to the lineup on November 28 against the [[San Jose Sharks]]. He recorded two goals and one assist in a 5–3 win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Matthews tallies three points in return as Maple Leafs down Sharks |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/matthews-tallies-three-points-return-maple-leafs-sharks/ |website=Sportsnet |accessdate=November 28, 2018}}</ref> On December 27, Matthews was voted captain of the Atlantic Division in the [[2019 National Hockey League All-Star Game]]. While it was his first year as captain, it was Matthews' third All-Star selection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimelman |first1=Adam |title=McDavid, Ovechkin, Matthews, MacKinnon voted NHL All-Star captains |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2019-nhl-all-star-game-fan-vote-captains-announced/c-303261886 |publisher=National Hockey League |accessdate=January 12, 2019 |date=December 27, 2018}}</ref> On February 5, 2019, Matthews signed a 5-year contract extension with the Leafs worth $58.17 million; an average annual value of $11.634 million. This secures his services through the 2023–24 season.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Mike Johnston |title=Maple Leafs sign Auston Matthews to five-year contract extension |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-sign-auston-matthews-five-year-contract-extension/ |website=sportsnet.ca |accessdate=February 5, 2019 |date=February 5, 2019}}</ref> He later scored his 100th and 101st NHL goal on February 14, becoming the third fastest Leaf who began their career in Toronto to reach this milestone and the first since 1933.<ref>{{cite web |title=Facts and Figures: Matthews gets 100th NHL goal in Maple Leafs win |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/facts-and-figures-matthews-gets-100th-nhl-toronto-maple-leafs-february-15/c-304855236 |publisher=National Hockey League |accessdate=February 16, 2019 |date=February 15, 2019}}</ref> Matthews reached the 30th goal mark for the third consecutive season on February 25, 2019, in a 5–3 win over the [[Buffalo Sabres]]. He is the first Leafs player to score 30 goals in each of his first 3 NHL seasons.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=jonassiegel|number=1100201322370998273|date=February 23, 2019|title=Auston Matthews becomes the first player in Leafs history to score 30 goals in each of his first three NHL seasons.}}</ref> At the end of the 2018-2019 NHL Season, Matthews scored a career high 73 points in 63 games and was third on team scoring behind John Tavares. In the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matthews set a career high with five goals and six points in seven games. Despite his play, the Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Boston Bruins for a second consecutive season following a seven game series with the Leafs losing Game Seven by a score of 5-1, with Matthews scoring no points in the game. ==International play== {{MedalTableTop|name = |File:Matthews USA.png|220px|Matthews with the [[United States national men's ice hockey team|United States men's hockey team]] during the [[2016 IIHF World Championships]]}} {{MedalCountry|{{ihj|USA}}}} {{MedalSport|Men's [[ice hockey]]}} {{MedalCompetition|[[World U-17 Hockey Challenge]]}} {{MedalGold|[[2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge (November)|2014 Canada]]|}} {{MedalCompetition|[[IIHF World U18 Championship]]}} {{MedalGold|[[2015 IIHF World U18 Championships|2015 Switzerland]]|}} {{MedalGold|[[2014 IIHF World U18 Championships|2014 Finland]]|}} {{MedalCompetition|[[IIHF World U20 Championship]]}} {{MedalBronze | [[2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2016 Finland]] | }} {{MedalBottom}} Matthews helped lead the [[United States men's national ice hockey team|American national hockey team]] to gold at the [[IIHF World U18 Championship|U18s]] in [[2014 IIHF World U18 Championship|2014]]. He did so again in [[2015 IIHF World U18 Championship|2015]], leading the tournament in scoring and being named MVP, as well as earning the top forward slot on the Media All-Star team.<ref name="|IIHF_2015MVP"/> He was also named to the roster for the [[2015 Deutschland Cup|2015]], but was forced to pull out of the tournament due to a back injury.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://planetofhockey.com/en/usa-roster-evaluation-deutschland-cup/|title=USA Roster Evaluation: Deutschland Cup – Planet of Hockey|date=October 26, 2015|work=Planet of Hockey|access-date=August 28, 2017}}</ref> [[File:Auston Matthews WCH 2016 (2).jpg|thumb|left|Matthews with [[Team North America (World Cup of Hockey 2016)|Team North America]] during the [[2016 World Cup of Hockey]]]] At the [[2016 IIHF World Junior Championships]] held in [[Helsinki]], Matthews and [[Matthew Tkachuk]] each recorded 11 points to lead the American team in scoring. After losing in the semifinals, the American team beat [[Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team|Sweden]] to claim the [[bronze medal]]. His seven goals was one shy of [[Jeremy Roenick]]'s Team America record of eight, which was set in [[1989 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|1989]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/matthews-tops-central-scouting-international-rankings/c-798056 |title=Matthews tops Central Scouting international rankings |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |date= January 19, 2016 | accessdate = September 18, 2016}}</ref> In recognition of his play, he was named to the tournament All-Star Team. Later that year, Matthews played with the [[United States men's national ice hockey team|United States national men's team]] for the [[2016 IIHF World Championship]] tournament, where he led the team in scoring. A few months later, Matthews was announced as a member of [[Team North America (World Cup of Hockey 2016)|Team North America]] for the [[2016 World Cup of Hockey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/team-north-america-world-cup-roster/c-280822442|title=Team North America releases roster |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |date= May 27, 2016 | accessdate = July 21, 2016}}</ref> Matthews began the pre-tournament games playing left wing on the third line, playing alongside [[Ryan Nugent-Hopkins]] and [[Nathan MacKinnon]]. After impressing, he began the tournament on the top line with Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/world-cup-of-hockey/mcdavid-mathews-open-world-cup-hockey-line/ |title=McDavid, Matthews to open World Cup of Hockey on same line |work=[[Sportsnet]] |date= September 16, 2016 | accessdate = September 18, 2016}}</ref> The top three overall picks found chemistry but were unable to help North America to a medal finish. Matthews finished the tournament with three points in three games played. He was advised by the Maple Leafs to skip the [[2017 IIHF World Championship]] and rest instead.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCarthy|first1=Dave|title=Auston Matthews of Maple Leafs won't play for U.S. at World Championship|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-wont-play-for-us-at-world-championship/c-289084804|publisher=National Hockey League|accessdate=April 26, 2017|date=April 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2017/04/25/worlds-might-await-maple-leafs-rielly-while-matthews-zaitsev-shut-it-down|title=Worlds might await Maple Leafs' Rielly, while Matthews, Zaitsev shut it down|last=Hornby|first=Lance|date=April 25, 2017|work=Toronto Sun|accessdate=April 26, 2017}}</ref> ==Personal life== Matthews comes from a family of athletes, with his father having played college baseball and with an uncle, Wes Matthews, who played in the [[National Football League]]. The family moved to [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], when Auston was two months old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/13979392/nhl-family-support-key-top-prospect-auston-matthews|title = From Arizona to Switzerland, Auston Matthews' life shaped by family|publisher=ESPN|date=May 7, 2015|accessdate=October 28, 2015}}</ref> His father is the chief technology officer of a manufacturing company based in [[New Jersey]], spending most of his time [[telecommuting]] from Arizona.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/13979392/nhl-family-support-key-top-prospect-auston-matthews|title=Burnside: Family buoys Auston Matthews|publisher=ESPN|access-date=January 1, 2017}}</ref> He has two sisters, Alexandria, who is three years older, and Breyana, who is five years younger.<ref name="THN_Draft_Bio"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Johnston|first1=Chris|title=Surrounded by family, Matthews begins holiday break in perfect fashion|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/surrounded-family-matthews-begins-holiday-break-perfect-fashion/|website=sportsnet.ca|accessdate=March 14, 2018|date=December 24, 2016}}</ref> Thanks to his mother's heritage, Matthews can speak some Spanish.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/matthews-makes-seamless-transition-on-and-off-the-ice-in-switzerland-1.368155|title=Matthews makes seamless transition on and off the ice in Switzerland|publisher=TSN|date=September 28, 2015|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> His parents often commute to Toronto during the hockey season to watch their son play. Matthews lived with his mother and sister Alexandria while playing with the ZSC Lions in Switzerland, while his father remained in Arizona, though they talked over the phone daily.<ref name="MomSwiss">{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/matthews-navigating-swiss-life-with-assist-from-mom/c-788863|title=Matthews navigating Swiss life with assist from mom|first=Mike |last=Morreale |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |date=November 24, 2015|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref> She typically cooked him breakfast and dinner, with lunch usually being a team affair occurring after a practice.<ref name="MomSwiss"/> Off the ice, Matthews was enrolled in some online courses with the [[University of Nebraska Omaha]], and received homework help from his sister while in Switzerland.<ref name="Nebraska">{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/story/nhl-draft-2016-auston-matthews-gets-by-with-some-help-from-mom-112515|title=Top prospect Auston Matthews blazes new path with a little help from mom|publisher=[[Fox Sports]] |date=November 25, 2015|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Boudette|first1=Neal|title=Auston Power|url=http://usahockeymagazine.com/article/2016-02/auston-power|website=USA Hockey Magazine|accessdate=January 1, 2017}}</ref> In late August 2016, he moved to [[Toronto]] and began working out with teammates [[Mitch Marner]] and [[Morgan Rielly]].<ref name="Toronto Move">{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/08/30/auston-matthews-excited-to-get-things-rolling-with-leafs.html|title=Auston Matthews excited to 'get things rolling' with Leafs|first=Kevin |last=McGran |work=[[Toronto Star]]|date=August 30, 2016|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref> Matthews' favorite athlete growing up was [[Kobe Bryant]], while his favorite sports movie is ''[[The Mighty Ducks]]''.<ref name="Favourite Stuff">{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/17139322/nhl-top-draft-pick-auston-matthews-dishes-favorite-athlete-celeb-crush-change-hockey|title=Burning questions with No. 1 draft pick Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs|first=Craig |last=Custance |publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=July 27, 2016|accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref> Matthews, a big fan of players [[Jonathan Toews]] and [[Anže Kopitar]] due to their all around offensive and defensive game, has had his playing style compared to them.<ref name="Next Draft Phenomenon">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/meet-auston-matthews-the-next-next-nhl-draft-phenom/|title=Meet Auston Matthews, the next, next NHL draft phenom|publisher=[[The Hockey News]]|date=December 17, 2014|accessdate=May 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812105050/http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/meet-auston-matthews-the-next-next-nhl-draft-phenom/|archive-date=August 12, 2016|dead-url=yes}}</ref> In recognition of Matthews' four goal NHL debut, rap artist [[SVDVM]] released a song titled "Auston Matthews".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fox |first1=Luke |title=Auston Matthews ‘likes’ new ‘Auston Matthews’ rap song |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/auston-matthews-rap-song-video-svdvm-xuave-black-irih-toronto-maple-leafs-ottawa-senators-hit-four-goals-youtube-soundcloud/ |accessdate=March 21, 2019 |work=sportsnet.ca |date=February 22, 2017}}</ref> At the 2019 NHL Awards, Matthews was named the cover athlete for NHL 20.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ea.com/games/nhl/nhl-20/auston-matthews-cover-announcement-nhl-20|title=NHL 20 - Hockey Video Game - EA SPORTS Official Site|last=Arts|first=Electronic|date=2019-06-20|website=Electronic Arts Inc.|language=en|access-date=2019-06-21}}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Regular season and playoffs=== <!-- ONLY SHOW COMPLETE SEASONS. ONLY UPDATE ONCE A SEASON OR PLAYOFF RUN ENDS. --> {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | [[Regular season]] ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | [[Playoffs]] |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! [[Season (sports)|Season]] ! Team ! League ! GP ! [[Goal (ice hockey)|G]] ! [[Assist (ice hockey)|A]] ! [[Point (ice hockey)|Pts]] ! [[Penalty (ice hockey)|PIM]] ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- |- | [[2013–14 USHL season|2013–14]] | [[USA Hockey National Team Development Program|U.S. National Development Team]] | [[United States Hockey League|USHL]] |20 |10 |10 |20 |4 | — | — | — | — | — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2014–15 USHL season|2014–15]] | U.S. National Development Team | USHL |24 |20 |28 |48 |10 | — | — | — | — | — |- |[[2015–16 NLA season|2015–16]] |[[ZSC Lions]] |[[National League A|NLA]] |36 |24 |22 |46 |6 |4 |0 |3 |3 |2 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" |[[2016–17 Toronto Maple Leafs season|2016–17]] |[[Toronto Maple Leafs]] |[[National Hockey League|NHL]] |82 |40 |29 |69 |14 |6 |4 |1 |5 |0 |- |[[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18]] |Toronto Maple Leafs |NHL |62 |34 |29 |63 |12 |7 |1 |1 |2 |0 |-bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2018–19 NHL season|2018–19]] | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 68 | 37 | 36 | 73 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" | NHL totals ! 212 !! 111 !! 94 !! 205 !! 38 ! 20 !! 10 !! 3 !! 13 !! 2 <!-- ONLY SHOW COMPLETE SEASONS. ONLY UPDATE ONCE A SEASON OR PLAYOFF RUN ENDS. --> |} ===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em" |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- | [[2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge (January)|2014]] | [[United States men's national junior ice hockey team|United States]] | [[World U17 Hockey Challenge|U17]] | {{goca}} | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2014 IIHF World U18 Championships|2014]] | United States | [[IIHF World U18 Championship|WJC18]] | {{goca}} | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 |- | [[2015 IIHF World U18 Championships|2015]] | United States | WJC18 | {{goca}} | 7 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2015]] | United States | [[IIHF World U20 Championship|WJC]] | 5th | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |- | [[2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2016]] | United States | WJC | {{brca}} |7 |7 |4 |11 |2 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2016 IIHF World Championship|2016]] | [[United States men's national ice hockey team|United States]] | [[Ice Hockey World Championships|WC]] |4th |10 |6 |3 |9 |2 |- |[[2016 World Cup of Hockey|2016]] |[[Team North America (World Cup of Hockey 2016)|Team North America]] |[[World Cup of Hockey|WCH]] |5th |3 |2 |1 |3 |0 |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan=4 | Junior totals ! 32 !25 !19 !44 !18 |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan=4 | Senior totals !13 !8 !4 !12 !2 |} ==Awards and honors== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[United States Hockey League|USHL]] |- | USHL Third All-Star Team | [[2014–15 USHL season|2014–15]] | |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[National League A|NLA]] |- | [[List of Swiss ice hockey champions|Swiss Ice Hockey Cup]] [[gold medal]] with the [[ZSC Lions]] | [[2015–16 NLA season|2015–16]] | |- | NLA Rising Star Award | 2015–16 | <ref name="NHL" /> |- | NLA Media All-Star Team | 2015–16 | |- | NLA Media Most Improved Player | 2015–16 | |- | NLA Youngster of the Year | 2015–16 | <ref name ="NLARookie"/> |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[National Hockey League|NHL]] |- | [[List of 2016–17 NHL Three Star Awards#Rookie of the Month|Rookie of the Month]] | December 2016 | <ref name="RookieMonthDec">{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-named-nhl-top-rookie-for-december-2016/c-285279352|title=Auston Matthews named NHL Rookie of the Month|publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |date=January 3, 2017|accessdate=February 9, 2017}}</ref> |- | [[National Hockey League All-Star Game|NHL All-Star]] | [[62nd National Hockey League All-Star Game|2017]], [[63rd National Hockey League All-Star Game|2018]], [[64th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2019]] | <ref name="All-Star"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2019-nhl-all-star-game-rosters-announced/c-303482748 |title=NHL All-Star Game rosters revealed |publisher=National Hockey League |date=January 19, 2019 |first=Tom|last=Gulitti |accessdate=February 15, 2019}}</ref> |- |[[Calder Memorial Trophy]] | [[2016–17 NHL season|2017]] | <ref name="Auston Matthews wins Calder Trophy"/> |- | [[NHL All-Rookie Team]] | [[2016–17 NHL season|2017]] |<ref name="All-Rookie">{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-announces-2016-17-all-rookie-team/c-290053502|title=NHL announces 2016-17 All-Rookie Team|publisher=National Hockey League|date=June 21, 2017|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref> |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[International Ice Hockey Federation|International]] |- | [[World U-17 Hockey Challenge]] gold medal | [[2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge (January)|2014]] | |- | [[IIHF World U18 Championship]] gold medal | [[2014 IIHF World U18 Championships|2014]] | |- | IIHF World U18 Championship gold medal | [[2015 IIHF World U18 Championships|2015]] | |- | IIHF World U18 Championship [[Most Valuable Player]] | 2015 | <ref name="|IIHF_2015MVP">{{cite web|url=http://u18worlds2015.iihf.com/en/news/en/wrapping-up-u18-worlds/ |title=Wrapping-up U18 Worlds |publisher=IIHF| date=April 27, 2015|accessdate=February 15, 2019}}<!-- click "Continue reading" in the article --></ref> |- | IIHF World U18 Championship Media All-Star team | 2015 | <ref name="|IIHF_2015MVP"/> |- | IIHF World U18 Championship scoring leader | 2015 | |- | [[Bob Johnson (ice hockey, born 1931)|Bob Johnson]] Award | 2015 | <ref name="BobJohnson"/> |- | [[IIHF World Junior Championship]] All-Star Team | [[2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2016]] | <ref>{{cite web |title=Puljujarvi MVP, Best Forward |url=http://www.worldjunior2016.com/en/news/puljujarvi-mvp/ |website=2016 World Junior Championship |publisher=International Ice Hockey Federation |accessdate=February 15, 2019}}</ref> |- |} ===Records=== ====NHL==== *Most goals scored in an NHL debut in the modern era (four goals), surpassing [[Alex Smart]], [[Real Cloutier]], [[Fabian Brunnström]] and [[Derek Stepan]] (three goals).<ref name="Four Goals"/> *Most goals by an American-born rookie, surpassing [[Neal Broten]] who scored 38 goals in his rookie season with the [[Minnesota North Stars]] in the [[1981–82 NHL season|1981–82 season]] *Most consecutive games with a shot on goal to start a career. He ended his 103-game streak in a 4–1 victory over the [[Calgary Flames]] on November 28, 2017.<ref name="Hornby"/> *Youngest player (age 21) to record multiple points in each of his team's first five games of a season, surpassing [[Wayne Gretzky]] (age 22).<ref>https://dailyhive.com/toronto/auston-matthews-leafs-wayne-gretzky-record</ref> ====Toronto Maple Leafs==== *Fastest Maple Leafs player to score 25 goals (52 games), surpassed [[Howie Meeker]] (58 games in [[1946–47 NHL season|1946–47]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/37655/2017/02/08/mirtle-auston-matthews-and-mitch-marner-continue-assault-on-leafs-record-book/|title=Mirtle: Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner continue assault on Leafs record book|work=Toronto – The Athletic|location=Toronto, Ontario|date=February 8, 2017|accessdate=February 8, 2017|last=Mirtle|first=James|quote=The goal was Matthews' 25th of the season after 52 games. According to the [[Elias Sports Bureau]], Matthews' goal broke the franchise record for the fastest Leafs player to hit 25 goals, beating Howie Meeker's 70-year-old mark of 58 games.}}</ref> *Most points by a rookie (69), surpassed [[Peter Ihnačák]], who had 66 in the [[1982–83 NHL season|1982–83 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Auston Matthews of Maple Leafs wins Calder Trophy|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-wins-calder-trophy/c-290047598|publisher=National Hockey League|accessdate=February 4, 2018|date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> *Most goals by a rookie (40), surpassed [[Wendel Clark]], who had 34 in the [[1985–86 NHL season|1985–86 season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Feschuk|first1=Dave|title=Auston Matthews breaks Wendel Clark's rookie record: Feschuk|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/03/28/leafs-focus-on-speed-and-getting-up-to-it-feschuk.html|accessdate=February 4, 2018|work=Toronto Star|date=March 28, 2017}}</ref> *First (and only) Maple Leafs player to score at least 30 goals in the first three seasons of his career.<ref>{{cite news |title=Auston Matthews makes Leafs history in win over Sabres |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-leafs-sabres-recap-feb-25-1.5033331 |accessdate=May 21, 2019 |publisher=[[CBC Sports]] |date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Ice hockey stats}} {{s-start}} {{s-ach}} {{succession box | before = [[Connor McDavid]] | title = [[List of first overall NHL draft picks|NHL first overall draft pick]] | years = [[2016 NHL Entry Draft|2016]]| after = [[Nico Hischier]] }} {{succession box | before = [[Mitch Marner]] | title = [[List of Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks|Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick]] | years = [[2016 NHL Entry Draft|2016]] | after = [[Timothy Liljegren]]}} {{succession box | before = [[Artemi Panarin]] | title = Winner of the [[Calder Memorial Trophy|Calder Trophy]] | years = [[2016–17 NHL season|2017]] | after = [[Mathew Barzal]]}} {{s-end}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Matthews, Auston}} [[Category:1997 births]] [[Category:American men's ice hockey players]] [[Category:American sportspeople of Mexican descent]] [[Category:Calder Trophy winners]] [[Category:Ice hockey people from California]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:National Hockey League All-Stars]] [[Category:National Hockey League first overall draft picks]] [[Category:People from San Ramon, California]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Scottsdale, Arizona]] [[Category:Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks]] [[Category:Toronto Maple Leafs players]] [[Category:USA Hockey National Team Development Program players]] [[Category:ZSC Lions players]]'