In a remarkable display of skill, Auston Matthews scored a hat trick, including a goal just 16 seconds into the game, making it 1-0 TOR, during the match against Alex Ovechkin's team. This performance not only marked his 56th goal of the season but also set a new Toronto Maple Leafs record with his 16th multi-goal game, surpassing Rick Vaive's record from the 1983-84 season. Matthews' pace is now projected at 68 goals for the season.
Hat trick, Auston Matthews. Again.
This is Auston Matthews' 16th multi-goal game of the season, breaking the Maple Leafs record he shared with Rick Vaive from 1983-84. Matthews also had 15 multi-goal games during 2021-22 season.
Just 16 seconds into the game, Auston Matthews (@AM34) has netted his 56th goal of the season! 🍁 🇺🇸: @NHL_On_TNT & @SportsonMax ➡️ https://t.co/yWfPACsxJT 🇨🇦: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/KepODpqCQw
Auston Matthews: 56 goals. The pace is 68.
Auston Matthews wastes no time scoring No. 56. Just 16 seconds in and it's 1-0 TOR.
Auston Matthews (@AM34) and Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) square off tonight! 👀 (via @PR_NHL) https://t.co/2jT6nvfg9P