"Matthews is arguably the greatest Toronto Maple Leafs player of all-time. Although he doesn't have a Stanley Cup ring, or the doesn't have the scars that Doug Gilmour had for their long playoff runs in the 1990s, his accolades and skillset is unlike any player. Drafted No. 1 overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Matthews transformed the team and changed the landscape of where this franchise was."
"In five games thus far, Matthews has four goals and one assist. That may not sound like an impressive start for the multiple Rocket "Richard" Trophy winner, but he's scored 60 goals in a campaign with a worse start. In 2021-22, he finished with 60 goals, yet he only scored one goal in his first five games. In the 2018-19 season, he came out guns blazing with nine goals in his five games, only to finish the season 37."
Auston Matthews has started the season with strong scoring pace, recording four goals and one assist in five games. Matthews was selected No. 1 overall in 2016 and significantly elevated the Maple Leafs' competitive profile. He has multiple individual honors and 60-goal seasons but does not yet have a Stanley Cup ring. Past seasons show early production can vary widely and still lead to high final totals. With Mitch Marner now in Vegas, Matthews is expected to shoulder a larger offensive responsibility for Toronto this season.
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