When A Rookie Auston Matthews SHOCKED The NHL.

#hockey #nhl #torontomapleleafs

In this video, we go back and break down the greatest debut in NHL history. On October 12th, 2016, The Toronto Maple Leafs squared off with the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario. In that game, a rookie named Auston Matthews would completely shock the hockey world.

[KingCtm]

I remember being at a bar with some buddies watching his debut. Sets NHL record and still loses the game. Welcome to the leafs

[quelchx]

I'll never forget Matthews first game it blew my mind. I member local headlines saying Matthews 4 Sens 5

[coastaku]

You forgot to mention that he signed the stick of The Sens' goalie with the message "Thanks FOUR making my NHL Debut so memorable"

[cash]

Also to note that this wasn't just Matthews first game, it was the first game of the whole NHL Season and the only game on TV. The entire NHL World was watching and he straight up balled out.

[PaoloL]

Them losing this game was the biggest omen

[KS-xkso]

Its wild to watch these clips and remember there was ever a time when Matthews was left THAT open.

[-phenom-]

I remember tuning into that game to mainly watch EK as he was my 1 pick in my fantasy draft. But I also took a flyer with a mid-to-late-round pick on AM, since he went 1 in NHL draft. I remember coming away from that game very impressed with Matthews, and was so happy for his family, but I saw so many lil things I liked about Nylander and Marner, and immediately added them to my fantasy squad. So much talent, even if this team wins a cup or two, people will wonder why they didn't more and sooner?

[philippeh-l]

We realized what a absolute leader and gamer 34 was for admitting he missed his back check on the winner. Super mature guy.

[MattGarofolo]

Back when I had real hope for the first time

[The_PBF]

This first game has become the greatest indication of his tenure with the leafs. Consistently perform excellently and give the leafs every chance to succeed but it always amounts to nothing but failure.

[ElyseGiroux]

Idk why but I felt like the Matthew's debut put extreme pressure on any upcoming generational talents, looking at you Connor Bedard!

[whisperienced]

My brother and I were at this game. Even though they lost it was still a win for leaf fans. That one goal where he stole the puck and undressed the entire team was amazing. We had pretty good seats too one section back from the ice so we had a great view.

[joestrunk]

i watched this game . never thought this was going to happen. super exciting, jackets are my team . the leaf's are fun to watch .so many great players . I'm hooked .watch every game from Cincinnati Ohio.

[JFJK]

That first season with Matthews Nylander and Marner in the league was the funnest hockey ive ever watched. Everyone forgot about the past and the pain and all we were thinking about was the future. All these years later i still enjoy watching them but the anxiety has crept in and so has the frustration. Next year is the year! For sure! (😂😂😂)

[soupydude]

Bedard shatters this record with a 9 goal triple hat trick opener

[tihseht]

After scoring 4 goals in his first game as a rookie and he takes full responsibility of giving up the 5th n game losing goal. Thats the like the quickest 0-100 I've ever seen a respect meter grow.

[geraldmcintee]

Never forget it ...I seen the first 2goals had to go in for midnights and was surprised to hear on the radio he got 4
...as soon as I got home I had to see it

[aspirindamage]

i’m assuming this video is gonna be his first game, that was so freaking fun to watch

[allie]

My brother and I watched this game and we both were thinking this is a once in a lifetime game result.

[chrisbee]

Would love to see such a performance in the playoffs... Just one game...