Auston Matthews back to back hat tricks

[Hockeyholic]

Now he knows it's okay to score a bunch of goals since it's October instead of April-May.

 

[LivingRentFree]

Good joke.

You legitimately can’t name one better. He’s the best in the NHL since entering the league ffs.

He was great, but he isn't gonna face Joke Allen every game. Allen looked really bad on Matthews' 2nd goal. Doesn't take anything from Matthews talent though GG

Pretty rough take considering the save he made on Matthews right before Montreal scored two in a two.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Oh no.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Now he knows it's okay to score a bunch of goals since it's October instead of April-May.

 

[GordonGraham]

They will need him cause goaltending was abysmal again tonight 5 goals on 25 shots againts a very weak habs team

 

[MCR74]

you can tell he's reinvigorated, really wants those personal regular season trophies again

Like McDavid?

 

[The Podium]

Dude was MIA and needed ref to overturn a good goal in every NHL season prior to 2-3 season and would never have been in that game if it wasn't for refs piggybacking the leafs by giving Suzuki and Newhook 2 phantom call.​

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AM is trash.​

 

[Sheppy]

He likes opening nights

 

[Notsince67]

He was great, but he isn't gonna face Joke Allen every game. Allen looked really bad on Matthews' 2nd goal. Doesn't take anything from Matthews talent though GG

Sure but 4 games will give him 12 goals. He's got 78 to make 45 or so

 

[TimeZone]

Rough take? Allen was abysmal all game, all preseason, all camp, and atrocious last season.

Wouldn't start on any other NHL team.

He was by far the best goaltender on the ice tonight though

 

[FinlandPanther]

Definitely his usual regular season performance. Good for him.

 

[ricky0034]

He likes opening nights

it's the farthest possible distance from the Playoffs

 

[kranuck]

Not a chance. The only reason mcDavid had more goals than Matthews last season is because Matthews was injured for most of the season with the wrist that he had surgery on. Matthews is now healthy again. The rocket is coming back to him.

64 goals is more than Matthews has ever scored.

 

[Aashir]

Matthews prior to last season was the best goal scorer in the league
Mcdavid took over last season

If Matthews has returned to that form and Mcdavid can keep last years goal scoring form this rocket race should be very interesting to see

 

[CanadienShark]

Open season on the Habs!

 

[MrHeiskanen]

You legitimately can’t name one better. He’s the best in the NHL since entering the league ffs.


Pretty rough take considering the save he made on Matthews right before Montreal scored two in a two.

I'd argue with Leafs fans, but I learned my lesson with the Nick vs. Jason argument years ago.

No matter how much statistics, reason, evidence you bring, nothing will change your mind so it's a waste of time.

 

[The Podium]

I'd argue with Leafs fans, but I learned my lesson with the Nick vs. Jason argument years ago.

No matter how much statistics, reason, evidence you bring, nothing will change your mind so it's a waste of time.

Man, nick is clearly better

 

[Rob Brown]

I'd argue with Leafs fans, but I learned my lesson with the Nick vs. Jason argument years ago.

No matter how much statistics, reason, evidence you bring, nothing will change your mind so it's a waste of time.

I mean...the statistics and evidence back up Matthews in this case, so not really sure what your point is.

 

[Sheppy]

Matthews prior to last season was the best goal scorer in the league
Mcdavid took over last season

If Matthews has returned to that form and Mcdavid can keep last years goal scoring form this rocket race should be very interesting to see

Pastrnak exists too.

 

[End on a Hinote]

In even bigger news, the Leafs are currently undefeated this season

 

[LivingRentFree]

I'd argue with Leafs fans, but I learned my lesson with the Nick vs. Jason argument years ago.

No matter how much statistics, reason, evidence you bring, nothing will change your mind so it's a waste of time.

Bring something? Every bit of evidence shows Matthews as #1. Even strength as well. Also the only top goal scorer that is also a top defensive player. The stats don’t lie, so show me?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

 

[TheGroceryStick]

They will need him cause goaltending was abysmal again tonight 5 goals on 25 shots againts a very weak habs team

Just wait until the goalie figures it out! Scary

 

[jetsforever]

Pretty standard AM game

 

[Svencouver]

Actually somehow one of the most underrated players in the league at this point. Should be absolutely no lower than 3 in the list of best players in the world