[72] His father is the chief technology officer of a manufacturing company based in New Jersey. Washington's captain can become the first player in NHL history to have a hat trick in three straight games. [7] After missing the first four games of the 2015–16 regular season, he made his NLA debut on September 18, 2015, and scored his first goal in the game against goaltender Benjamin Conz of HC Fribourg-Gottéron on home ice at the Hallenstadion. You may opt-out by. Monahan, selected No. And given how long it’s been for the Maple Leafs, the quest for 50 is particularly interesting to watch. But if Matthews can find a way to shoot more from there, his stats could skyrocket. ", "Auston Matthews to play in Switzerland not WHL", "Matthews remains top international skater", "Davos and Bern complete sweep in quarterfinals", "Maple Leafs land Matthews with No. For some reason, Matthews has taken just 35 percent of his shots from that area: Still, 58 percent of his goals have come from the sweet spot. [58], Matthews finished the 2018–19 regular season with a career-high 73 points in 68 games to finish third in team scoring behind Mitch Marner (94) and John Tavares (88), both of whom also finished with career-highs in points. In a way, the 50-goal mark is a bit silly. What does that mean? He can also become the first to score multiple goals in at least four consecutive regular-season games since San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau, who did it in four straight from Jan. 20-26, 2013. Tweet from @PR_NHL: Since their NHL debuts in 2013-14, the duo of Sean Monahan and @johngaudreau03 are one of just six teammates to combine on at least 200 goals. Finally, on Saturday against the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, Matthews broke through with a pair of tallies. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images). [59], At the start of the 2019–20 season, Matthews was named an alternate captain for the Maple Leafs. Still, fans and media (and perhaps players) are drawn to its prestige. After playing baseball and hockey during his childhood, he developed a particular interest in hockey after watching the local Phoenix Coyotes play. I have two summers-worth of experience. [7], On February 3, 2016, Matthews recorded two assists in a 4–1 win over the Lausanne HC in the 2015–16 Swiss Cup final. [61][62] As of that game, Matthews ranked third in the NHL with 116 goals in 215 games since making his debut in 2016. Later in 2016, Matthews was announced as a member of Team North America for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. He finished the 2015–16 regular season as the second top-scorer on the Lions and tenth in the NLA. It’s tougher now than it’s ever been, in a league that continues to grow faster and more skilled across the board. That makes sense when you consider breakaways, odd-man rushes, deflection goals, goalmouth scrambles and so on. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images), “I didn't think about (Matthews’ slump) one second,” Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said after the St. Louis game. Johnny Gaudreau assisted on each of Monahan's goals. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. He would spend most of the season on a line with Robert Nilsson, finding chemistry with the veteran forward. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. Tweet from @PR_NHL: Sean Monahan became the 18th player in @NHLFlames franchise history to reach the 400-point mark. In his fourth season, Matthews has seen a marked uptick in ice time. Mike Reilly, Mark Borowiecki and Nikita Zaitsev each scored in the third period. [65], Matthews helped lead the United States men's national under-18 ice hockey team to gold at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championship. Player Overview & Base Stats; Game Finder; Advanced Stats; News; Career Splits. Auston Taylour Matthews (born September 17, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). If someone’s going to do it, that someone will be Auston Matthews. The others: Alex Killorn, 30, of the Tampa Bay Lightning (20 goals in 47 games) and Bryan Rust, 27, of the Pittsburgh Penguins (21 goals in 36 games). [5] His favorite players to watch were Shane Doan and Daniel Brière. [88], On June 19, 2020, the Toronto Sun reported that Matthews had tested positive for COVID-19 while at home in Scottsdale, Arizona before the start of training camp. Alex Ovechkin, who has scored multiple goals in each of his past three games, including a hat trick in each of the past two, will resume his chase to become the eighth member of the 700-goal club when the Washington Capitals play the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena (7:30 p.m. [69] The three found chemistry but were unable to help North America to a medal finish. 2016-17; 2017-18; 2018-19; 2019-20; Game Logs. [49] 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. Catch it in a half hour at 6:30PM on @FOXSPORTSAZ, To the lovely #Rockets subscribers on @TheAthleticNBA: Take care of your mental during this election period, Do the Warriors, Lakers or Clippers make sense as a Jrue Holiday destination, : A constant quest to be the best version of one’s self. [56] He later scored his 100th and 101st NHL goal on February 14, becoming the third-fastest Maple Leaf who began their career in Toronto to reach the milestone and the first since 1933. Sometimes he snipes from his power play perch, inside the faceoff circle to the left of the goalie. Auston Taylour Matthews (born September 17, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). His 47 goals placed him second in the league, one goal behind Alexander Ovechkin and David Pastrňák for the league lead. How will Nick Foles and Matt Nagy navigate a depleted O-line? In the 2019 playoffs, Matthews set a playoff career-high with five goals and six points in seven games. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/Ysw5YHeWIB. [24] Although Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello had been very open over his disapproval of including bonuses in player contracts in the past, he was clear in stating that performance bonuses were never an issue while negotiating Matthews' contract. In doing so, he became the first Maple Leaf to score at least 30 goals in each of his first three seasons. Will Chargers receiver Mike Williams put it all together after up-and-down start? Speaking of Matthews, let’s dive in on his quest to become Toronto’s first 50-goal scorer in more than a quarter century. At the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championships held in Helsinki, Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk each recorded 11 points to lead the United States men's national junior ice hockey team in scoring. Tweet from @PR_NHL: Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored his 20th goal of 2019-20 to establish a single-season career high, besting his 2015-16 output (19-24���43 in 82 GP). [48], The Maple Leafs opened their 2018–19 season on October 3, 2018, against the Montreal Canadiens. [75], Off the ice, Matthews was enrolled in several online courses with the University of Nebraska Omaha. [20] His 1.28 points-per-game average was second in the league behind only longtime NHL player Pierre-Marc Bouchard. 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