On the night of October 12th, 2016 Auston Matthews exploded into the NHL with a performance that ignited the hockey world on fire and gave fans a hint of what to expect from Toronto's young superstar.
The sportsmanship of Anderson to ask an opponent to sign his stick, a rookie who just rocked him, says so much about his character. I love that there's this mutual respect.
@@christophermanning6146his team won, sure, but I don't think it had anything to do with Anderson. He let a rookie playing his first game put 4 past him. I'd argue his team's offense won the game. There are plenty of games won where a goalie played poorly. You can celebrate those but it's still embarrassing to be outdone by a kid who's playing top level hockey for the first time. Either way, it's still good sportsmanship for everyone aboard
i bet when u start playing in the nhl its like a kid in a candy shop metaphorically speaking. all the players u grew up watching and playing on NHL to now being apart of it. playing alongside or against some of ur favourite players gotta be a different type of feeling, especially when u light them up lol. edit: i thought matthews asked for it lol i havent watched the video yet now my comment is jus random as hell but either way its still probably a crazy feeling
J27 no one is saying assists are not important. But don't pretend for a second you'd rather have an assist at the end of a game vs a goal. Don't be dumb bud.
@@Retzerr41 I get where your coming from assists are as good as goals, but if you only had people good at assisting there would be no goals but yes assists are very important in the sport of hockey
@@Koksfrillan Ok Ovi had a better rookie season so? Matthews just had the best goal scoring season out of both their entire careers so far with 60 in 73 and 51 in a 50 game span which even Ovi has never done. Time will tell for all-time but as of now, his prime is arguably better. If Matthews gets 60+ next season then there'll be no debate for prime vs prime.
@@Koksfrillan you can’t be the greatest goal scorer only counting a rookie season. So you’re a little all over the place with your argument. Things are looking good for Matthews
I said Matthew's is so good hes gettin 2 in his debut I was telling everyone. He got the 2nd and I was blown away that he actually did, then he got the hat trick and I said yo this is the best debut ever. Then he got the 4th and I was just outta this world at that point.. got to be one of the best if not the best hockey moment ever. Being from toronto to and being a huge lead fan since I was 5... just incredible
Love how he stays chilled after scoring 4th goal. Shows a lot about his personality full of respect and gratitude right at the beginning of his journey. Look at him now - True Leader. Die-hard Pittsburgh fan by the way😁
I cried like a baby with tears of relief that the latest ordeal of being a Leaf fan was ending after another lost decade. It still brings tears to my eyes watching the highlights of that game
Will never forget this game witnessing this game took night off to see this memorable game omg would of never thought this would happened, I was happy to see 3 but 4 in a debut omg I was in tears will never forget that moment thank you Auston you are the franchise saviour
66 ottawa fans disliked this video....all jokes aside! How could anyone dislike this video. Not many moments in life do we have were regardless of your favorite team you can genuinely be happy for a player team etc! 66 people need to get a life!
I’m a Sens fan and I liked the video. I think all of us Sens fans can agree that was one of the best first games, if not the best first game in NHL history. At least we still won the game lol
The way the current season is going, this will forever by the pinnacle of Matthew's career with Toronto. I can't wait til he comes to America to play REAL hockey.
The second goal was just about as pretty as a duelist piece could be. Stripped the puck, walked it past two defendors, then just snapped it into the net and everyone is just like "wtf just happened?" If a 10 year veteran did that it would be a highlight real show.
Matthew’s is a class act. Stars are my favorite team but The Maple Leafs have always been a close 2nd and Matthew’s might be my favorite player right now. I hope he brings Toronto a cup soon.
Auston Matthews is a great player and you couldn't ask for a more memorable first time. The first time I watched a hockey game I couldn't believe it was real and then I got hooked because most NHL players and hockey in general are Canadians and always have been. I was into Canada before I even knew what hockey was. My big push was their incredible music scene. Then there's all the really impressive cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. It's a gem of a country and Auston's a gem of a player.
*Perfect example how you can almost do anything if you are not from broken home* 😊 *But if you are from broken home like me and u have make your dream come true: WELL DONE! I can say it's not easy...* I have alway been jeallous for people whos both parents are still together. And u have lived ur childhood in a safe and comfortable home. *Amazing performance!*
Almost duplicated this tonight. Hat trick. Auston is the best player in the nhl imo. This clip showed all the guys who are the best. They’re tied. Each apples his talents , experience and intelligence differently. And it’s damn fun to watch.
I never watched that game.. a month earlier I had been diagnosed with breast cancer and I was in shock, missed basically all his first season.. I was spending my evenings on cancer forums, freaking out, researching, and freaking myself out worse! It was an awful time. The only way I can see his first goals is on replays like this now.
The sportsmanship of Anderson to ask an opponent to sign his stick, a rookie who just rocked him, says so much about his character. I love that there's this mutual respect.
"This stick could be worth some money if this Matthews kid pans out"
@@JackBirdbath I'm not an expert but I think the kid has potential? One day he could even score 70 in a season.
I mean Anderson won the game.
@@christophermanning6146his team won, sure, but I don't think it had anything to do with Anderson. He let a rookie playing his first game put 4 past him. I'd argue his team's offense won the game. There are plenty of games won where a goalie played poorly. You can celebrate those but it's still embarrassing to be outdone by a kid who's playing top level hockey for the first time. Either way, it's still good sportsmanship for everyone aboard
i bet when u start playing in the nhl its like a kid in a candy shop metaphorically speaking. all the players u grew up watching and playing on NHL to now being apart of it. playing alongside or against some of ur favourite players gotta be a different type of feeling, especially when u light them up lol. edit: i thought matthews asked for it lol i havent watched the video yet now my comment is jus random as hell but either way its still probably a crazy feeling
Announcer: “you are looking at the only player to score 4 goals in his NHL debut. My be a pro player has entered the chat.
GloriousDr-Glock fr the disrespect 😂
5 for mine
Mess with the gameplay sliders and 13 goal games start poppin up lol
Try 28
Nice
Thanks "FOUR" to anderson??!?! This guy is a freakin legend
GO LEAFS GO!!!! BOSTON SUCKS!!!!
MyName Jeff do they tho
MyName Jeff are u ok?
Lol leafs fans thinking they have a big rivalry with the bruins
@@nuj2187
Pretty sure it is a rivalry bud.
That second goal was a friggin beauty. Gawddayum
one of the best ever, and we are talking Karlsson. unbelievable... first nhl game?
Wob Nobbenstein Gawtdayum
I saw it lie any my jaw dropped. I saw it just now and my jaw still dropped.
F*cking *SKILL* boi!
Wob Nobbenstein I know right
Word has it Karlsson is still looking for his jockstrap
if nhl players retired after one game he'd be the best of all time
J27 no there not
J27 yah and if the guy can’t put it in that assist don’t matter
would you rather have 5 players who are only good at assisting or 5 players who are only good at goalscoring. easy.
J27 no one is saying assists are not important. But don't pretend for a second you'd rather have an assist at the end of a game vs a goal. Don't be dumb bud.
@@Retzerr41 I get where your coming from assists are as good as goals, but if you only had people good at assisting there would be no goals but yes assists are very important in the sport of hockey
his mom needs to be protected at all costs
Harper Powell ik his mom seems so sweet
MusicMan lol
@@aocplusme5676 hahahaha
@@aocplusme5676 why?? You realize most ppl are legal correct??
MusicMan Jackass
Here after he's just reached 60
This guy, prime for prime, may become the greatest goalscorer of all-time
yessir
Great8 is modern era greatest goal scorer and auston isnt even close, go watch oveckins rookie season and come back to tell me matthews is better
@@Koksfrillan Ok Ovi had a better rookie season so? Matthews just had the best goal scoring season out of both their entire careers so far with 60 in 73 and 51 in a 50 game span which even Ovi has never done. Time will tell for all-time but as of now, his prime is arguably better. If Matthews gets 60+ next season then there'll be no debate for prime vs prime.
@@Koksfrillan you can’t be the greatest goal scorer only counting a rookie season. So you’re a little all over the place with your argument. Things are looking good for Matthews
@@latortuganinja7184 i never said that you bum. It was just an exampel
Lol.... Awww
" not only that .... that guy was my SON. "
too adorable 😌
MusicMan his mom Mexican
Trevor chrslyler not true
@@trxv. Ok
@@trxv. and?
I don’t know why, Matthews and Marner are the reasons I tune it to watch the Leafs whenever the Oilers aren’t playing.
Edmonton Boy They're exciting players. Go Leafs Go!
Now we have Rasmus Dahlin to watch too, never thought I would be interested in watching a Sabres game
Ik the reason i started watching the leafs were just because of Marner and Matthews
XxStonedKillerxX Dahlin looks like he could be fun to watch too
@@edmontonboy99 I watch the Oilers for both McDavid and khaira
The way Ellioite Friedman say genuine made me angry
Honestly it made me smile and cringe at the same time
Why did I read it as “Jen-you-ine” that makes me mad
At least Romania is gone.
Same
Nah it was funny still
hit the like button as soon as Craig Anderson said he wanted out LOL
Craig Anderson won matthews never
It's stunning how he can talk about making history and be so nonchalant about it. They better win that man a cup, he certainly deserves one
Dunno if that’ll happen 😂
Maybe, just maybe this will be the year.
Continues to make history. He's pretty darn good.
Buddy at the end of the video... You know that puck was intended for the kid next to you... right?
C’mon, you should’ve caught it then gave the puck to the kid. Such an ass
Honestly he must have not seen him
for real
Looks like the older Ottawa fan was going to tell him it was for the kid.
Thought the same thing when I saw it.
His Mom is special, not the typical hockey Mom but special.
I said Matthew's is so good hes gettin 2 in his debut I was telling everyone. He got the 2nd and I was blown away that he actually did, then he got the hat trick and I said yo this is the best debut ever. Then he got the 4th and I was just outta this world at that point.. got to be one of the best if not the best hockey moment ever. Being from toronto to and being a huge lead fan since I was 5... just incredible
Man, what a night that was.. I cant even count how many times in two years he has turned a game around or did the impossible. Phenom.
3:50 best part of the whole video (get chills every time)
Best part is when they still lost the game
@@JoCronje129 no way they lost
Love how he stays chilled after scoring 4th goal. Shows a lot about his personality full of respect and gratitude right at the beginning of his journey. Look at him now - True Leader. Die-hard Pittsburgh fan by the way😁
As a parent of 3 young kids under 5, I started to cry watching this. His parents must be so freaking proud. Good job Mathews family.
Too many kids
I’m not a Leafs fan but this made me really happy, awesome job Matthews!
I cried too Austons Mother We all cried. Finally
What he did is gonna be legendary in Toronto sports lore in the future
BIRTH OF A PHENOM
A playoff legend,,,,Oh wait lol
7pts in 13 playoff games isn’t all that bad tbh
@@beelzeebub1 A bust* 😂
He;s money in PLAYOFFS,,,,,hot garbage
beelzeebub1 how is he garage he had 5 goals in 7 games and a assists last year
I'M SO PROUD OF AUSTON MATTHEWS AND SOOOO HAPPY FOR THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 🏒👍🇨🇦
@George St.Pierre gsp 🖕🦄🌈
Its was the first time in over a decade i had genuine hope as a Leafs fan. Like we were going to finally turn the corner...even despite losing.
I cried like a baby with tears of relief that the latest ordeal of being a Leaf fan was ending after another lost decade. It still brings tears to my eyes watching the highlights of that game
How's it been going ever since this night? How many cups?
Leafs still suck LOL
"get me out of here" lol at least Andersen has a sense of humour about it :P
Lmao crosby 3 “ thats a great memory “
6th time I watched this. Still love it. AUSTON MATTHEWS IS A LEAF!
Will never forget this game witnessing this game took night off to see this memorable game omg would of never thought this would happened, I was happy to see 3 but 4 in a debut omg I was in tears will never forget that moment thank you Auston you are the franchise saviour
Watching this after we defeated Tampa in 6, 2023! Brings a tear to the eye. We're so lucky to have this guy! Go Leafs Go!!!
Same here 😂
66 ottawa fans disliked this video....all jokes aside! How could anyone dislike this video. Not many moments in life do we have were regardless of your favorite team you can genuinely be happy for a player team etc! 66 people need to get a life!
I’m a Sens fan and I liked the video. I think all of us Sens fans can agree that was one of the best first games, if not the best first game in NHL history. At least we still won the game lol
66 goals in one season... and counting!
"Get me outta here"
If you watch his face after the third goal you can actually see that going through his head lol.
I was at his first game when he scored 4 goals!!
Gucci Gush Cool : D
I was there number 36 wen he broke Clarks record
shivers everytime I watch. we got this guy.
The way the current season is going, this will forever by the pinnacle of Matthew's career with Toronto. I can't wait til he comes to America to play REAL hockey.
I prefer to call him AWESOME MATTHEWS
Four Goals For Auston Matthews Good Job Matthews
FAVE LEAFS PLAYER EVER. I HOPE HE IS WITH US FOR YEARS TO COME.
So we're just gonna ignore that 35 year old virgin at the end that basically stole the puck from the kid? mkay
What a loser.
One Buffalo
Typical leaf fan 🤣🤣
so true.. what an a**hole
the kid the scored a hatrick
LOL, I was like damn.
. . .had to come back and watch this after he just scored his 60th this season 😊
The second goal was just about as pretty as a duelist piece could be.
Stripped the puck, walked it past two defendors, then just snapped it into the net and everyone is just like "wtf just happened?"
If a 10 year veteran did that it would be a highlight real show.
Toronto fan for life ❤️❤️ Auston Matthews has been just a legend and is very apart of the maple leafs #staywithusforever🌈🏒
#LeafsForever
Matthew’s is a class act. Stars are my favorite team but The Maple Leafs have always been a close 2nd and Matthew’s might be my favorite player right now. I hope he brings Toronto a cup soon.
Auston's *INCREDIBLE.* I hope he's a Leaf for life.
Auston Matthews is a great player and you couldn't ask for a more memorable first time. The first time I watched a hockey game I couldn't believe it was real and then I got hooked because most NHL players and hockey in general are Canadians and always have been. I was into Canada before I even knew what hockey was. My big push was their incredible music scene. Then there's all the really impressive cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. It's a gem of a country and Auston's a gem of a player.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner :]
I have to stop watching this when I’m at work or on the train. Tears me up every time
*Perfect example how you can almost do anything if you are not from broken home* 😊
*But if you are from broken home like me and u have make your dream come true: WELL DONE! I can say it's not easy...*
I have alway been jeallous for people whos both parents are still together. And u have lived ur childhood in a safe and comfortable home.
*Amazing performance!*
He will be a hockey legend some day respect from rexdale toronto cuzz
6 years later he leads the league yet another season. one of the best to ever do it.
And in true Leafs fashion... we STILL lost lmaooo God I love the leafs. But they are going to give me a heart attack
When she cried, I cried
second goal was so filthy
It’s April 10th.....2022.......this kid might turn out to be pretty good.
I think that what made the game so memorable was not the fact he scored 4 but the fact he scored 4 and the leafs still lost
best player of the modern era ... Auston Matthews !!!! Go Leafs Go !!!!
Almost duplicated this tonight. Hat trick. Auston is the best player in the nhl imo. This clip showed all the guys who are the best. They’re tied. Each apples his talents , experience and intelligence differently. And it’s damn fun to watch.
I cried harder now then I did when I seen it 3 years ago.
I don't even follow hockey but this is a great story! Guy seems really humble.
He’s soooooo good four goals wow
I remember watching this game and my dad and i couldnt believe what we were seeing. Legit incredible
This guy is a freaking Legend😍😍😍😂😂😂
best nhl debut ever not even close, no one will ever top this
Seeing perspectives from players all over the league is so dope
Good to see him get the win in his debut congrats!
*GOAL CAUFIELD*
How do u not know much about hockey yet your son is in the NHL. Did you not go to games while he was growing up
I hope I can be there someday.
So proud of you auston 4 goals is an amazing accomplishment. ❤
Anderson cracks me up 😂
When you feel like a bad son for not scoring 4 goals in your NHL debut...
Aw that moment between his mom and Kadris dad is so wholesome
Gives me goosebumps every time I watch it!!!
#34justgettingwarmedup
#LeafNation
I live in Ottawa and when o saw you their stadium it makes me feel awesome
Be for he does it... I was here 04/10/2022
OMG Anderson got Austin to sign his stick! What a beauty
Humble parents can produce great kids.
Matthews was scoring like i did in my be a pro in nhl 19 in my debut
I remember he was soooo close to getting his 5th goal at one point.
Still gets me going in 2020.
I was relieved by this game because it reassured he won't be a Patrick Stefan or Alexander Daigle.
Amazing debut Auston. Go Leafs Go .❤
I never watched that game.. a month earlier I had been diagnosed with breast cancer and I was in shock, missed basically all his first season.. I was spending my evenings on cancer forums, freaking out, researching, and freaking myself out worse! It was an awful time. The only way I can see his first goals is on replays like this now.
Love watching this historic game
All giggles and fun in Toronto ever since, especially with Marner and Tavares. Oh, what? Oh, never mind.
that second goal is sick 🔥
I am a diehard Leaf fan. And I must admit that I cried during that game.
Could not even imagine the feeling
Amazing young man ! Amazing hockey Player ! 🏒
His mama....so precious
It’s crazy that you’re the mother of Auston Matthews and you’re able to say “ I don’t know a lot about hockey”.
That stick is friggin priceless now
Elliot: "Jen You Wine"!
So this was a good start to the 2022 season
He looks so young
Best 5:41 seconds the internet has to offer right here ...
i wasnt even there an i was screamin at my TV lol
And that folks is why I have an auston Matthews Centennial outdoor classic jersey.
Magical..... ❤️
Still the best player in the league❤️
This player is future for Toronto
Crazy that the leafs still lost this game 😭